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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,604.06, 270,752.09 and 177,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,604.06, 270,752.09 and 177,056.53 is: 243,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,604.06 : 270,752.09 = 177,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,604.06/270,752.09 = 177,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,604.06x = 270,752.09 × 177,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,604.06x = 47,938,423,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,423,983.48/196,604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,832.33

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