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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,555.41, 294,832.85 and 156,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,555.41, 294,832.85 and 156,926.97 is: 235,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,555.41 : 294,832.85 = 156,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,555.41/294,832.85 = 156,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,555.41x = 294,832.85 × 156,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,555.41x = 46,267,225,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267,225,022.33/196,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,390.24

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