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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,987.23, 295,208.69 and 170,626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,987.23, 295,208.69 and 170,626.59 is: 255,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,987.23 : 295,208.69 = 170,626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,987.23/295,208.69 = 170,626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,987.23x = 295,208.69 × 170,626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,987.23x = 50,370,451,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,370,451,259.93/196,987.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,704.15

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