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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,844.40, 295,266.60 and 157,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,844.40, 295,266.60 and 157,478.40 is: 236,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,844.40 : 295,266.60 = 157,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,844.40/295,266.60 = 157,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,844.40x = 295,266.60 × 157,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,844.40x = 46,498,111,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498,111,741.44/196,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,217.60

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