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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,462.82, 294,696.29 and 157,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,462.82, 294,696.29 and 157,269.08 is: 235,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,462.82 : 294,696.29 = 157,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,462.82/294,696.29 = 157,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,462.82x = 294,696.29 × 157,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,462.82x = 46,346,614,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,346,614,407.71/196,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,905.27

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