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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,277.80, 294,416.70 and 181,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,277.80, 294,416.70 and 181,114.60 is: 271,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,277.80 : 294,416.70 = 181,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,277.80/294,416.70 = 181,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,277.80x = 294,416.70 × 181,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,277.80x = 53,323,162,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,323,162,853.82/196,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,671.90

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