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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,614.42, 270,451.35 and 172,294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,614.42, 270,451.35 and 172,294.98 is: 236,998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,614.42 : 270,451.35 = 172,294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,614.42/270,451.35 = 172,294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,614.42x = 270,451.35 × 172,294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,614.42x = 46,597,409,939.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597,409,939.22/196,614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,998.94

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