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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,670.88, 294,727.28 and 151,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,670.88, 294,727.28 and 151,521.44 is: 227,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,670.88 : 294,727.28 = 151,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,670.88/294,727.28 = 151,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,670.88x = 294,727.28 × 151,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,670.88x = 44,657,501,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657,501,872.88/196,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,067.18

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