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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,844.82, 295,194.77 and 154,807.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,844.82, 295,194.77 and 154,807.03 is: 232,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,844.82 : 295,194.77 = 154,807.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,844.82/295,194.77 = 154,807.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,844.82x = 295,194.77 × 154,807.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,844.82x = 45,698,225,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,698,225,615.23/196,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,153.56

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