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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,003.26, 270,018.63 and 186,516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,003.26, 270,018.63 and 186,516.54 is: 256,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,003.26 : 270,018.63 = 186,516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,003.26/270,018.63 = 186,516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,003.26x = 270,018.63 × 186,516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,003.26x = 50,362,940,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,362,940,603.14/196,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,949.50

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