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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,462.32, 294,695.54 and 157,268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,462.32, 294,695.54 and 157,268.58 is: 235,904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,462.32 : 294,695.54 = 157,268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,462.32/294,695.54 = 157,268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,462.32x = 294,695.54 × 157,268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,462.32x = 46,346,350,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,346,350,238.04/196,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,904.52

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