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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,629.63, 294,485.18 and 180,752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,629.63, 294,485.18 and 180,752.01 is: 270,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,629.63 : 294,485.18 = 180,752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,629.63/294,485.18 = 180,752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,629.63x = 294,485.18 × 180,752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,629.63x = 53,228,787,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228,787,296.45/196,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,705.83

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