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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,940.33, 295,428.87 and 152,616.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,940.33, 295,428.87 and 152,616.83 is: 228,939.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,940.33 : 295,428.87 = 152,616.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,940.33/295,428.87 = 152,616.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,940.33x = 295,428.87 × 152,616.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,940.33x = 45,087,416,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087,416,152.74/196,940.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,939.48

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