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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,623.04, 270,718.33 and 178,664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,623.04, 270,718.33 and 178,664.43 is: 245,992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,623.04 : 270,718.33 = 178,664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,623.04/270,718.33 = 178,664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,623.04x = 270,718.33 × 178,664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,623.04x = 48,367,736,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,367,736,120.00/196,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,992.21

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