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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,279.30, 275,413.10 and 196,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,279.30, 275,413.10 and 196,279.30 is: 275,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,279.30 : 275,413.10 = 196,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,279.30/275,413.10 = 196,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,279.30x = 275,413.10 × 196,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,279.30x = 54,057,890,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,890,478.83/196,279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,413.10

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