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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,535.80, 271,266.94 and 183,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,535.80, 271,266.94 and 183,238.84 is: 252,913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,535.80 : 271,266.94 = 183,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,535.80/271,266.94 = 183,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,535.80x = 271,266.94 × 183,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,535.80x = 49,706,639,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,706,639,415.95/196,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,913.92

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