Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,252.80, 274,404 and 196,252.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,252.80, 274,404 and 196,252.80 is: 274,404
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,252.80 : 274,404 = 196,252.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,252.80/274,404 = 196,252.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,252.80x = 274,404 × 196,252.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,252.80x = 53,852,553,331.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,852,553,331.20/196,252.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,404
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