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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,829.88, 295,171.76 and 154,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,829.88, 295,171.76 and 154,792.08 is: 232,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,829.88 : 295,171.76 = 154,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,829.88/295,171.76 = 154,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,829.88x = 295,171.76 × 154,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,829.88x = 45,690,250,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690,250,687.66/196,829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,130.66

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