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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,639.36, 293,625.17 and 156,204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,639.36, 293,625.17 and 156,204.50 is: 233,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,639.36 : 293,625.17 = 156,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,639.36/293,625.17 = 156,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,639.36x = 293,625.17 × 156,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,639.36x = 45,865,572,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,865,572,133.20/196,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,247.16

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