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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,558.15, 294,837.23 and 183,436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,558.15, 294,837.23 and 183,436.15 is: 275,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,558.15 : 294,837.23 = 183,436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,558.15/294,837.23 = 183,436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,558.15x = 294,837.23 × 183,436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,558.15x = 54,083,805,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,083,805,430.68/196,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,154.23

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