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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,629.38, 294,484.80 and 180,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,629.38, 294,484.80 and 180,751.76 is: 270,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,629.38 : 294,484.80 = 180,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,629.38/294,484.80 = 180,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,629.38x = 294,484.80 × 180,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,629.38x = 53,228,645,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228,645,893.25/196,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,705.46

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