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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,988.20, 273,678.85 and 194,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,988.20, 273,678.85 and 194,626.24 is: 270,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,988.20 : 273,678.85 = 194,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,988.20/273,678.85 = 194,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,988.20x = 273,678.85 × 194,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,988.20x = 53,265,085,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265,085,543.02/196,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,397.34

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