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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,831.88, 295,174.76 and 154,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,831.88, 295,174.76 and 154,794.08 is: 232,133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,831.88 : 295,174.76 = 154,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,831.88/295,174.76 = 154,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,831.88x = 295,174.76 × 154,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,831.88x = 45,691,305,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691,305,413.42/196,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,133.66

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