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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,610.22, 293,581.78 and 156,175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,610.22, 293,581.78 and 156,175.33 is: 233,203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,610.22 : 293,581.78 = 156,175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,610.22/293,581.78 = 156,175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,610.22x = 293,581.78 × 156,175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,610.22x = 45,850,230,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,230,249.09/196,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,203.70

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