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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,261.40, 294,392.10 and 181,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,261.40, 294,392.10 and 181,827.20 is: 272,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,261.40 : 294,392.10 = 181,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,261.40/294,392.10 = 181,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,261.40x = 294,392.10 × 181,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,261.40x = 53,528,491,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,491,245.12/196,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,740.80

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