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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,927.74, 295,318.65 and 154,889.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,927.74, 295,318.65 and 154,889.55 is: 232,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,927.74 : 295,318.65 = 154,889.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,927.74/295,318.65 = 154,889.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,927.74x = 295,318.65 × 154,889.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,927.74x = 45,741,772,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741,772,805.11/196,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,276.94

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