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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,001.76, 270,016.56 and 186,515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,001.76, 270,016.56 and 186,515.04 is: 256,947.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,001.76 : 270,016.56 = 186,515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,001.76/270,016.56 = 186,515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,001.76x = 270,016.56 × 186,515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,001.76x = 50,362,149,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,362,149,489.06/196,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,947.44

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