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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,990.20, 273,681.63 and 194,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,990.20, 273,681.63 and 194,628.24 is: 270,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,990.20 : 273,681.63 = 194,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,990.20/273,681.63 = 194,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,990.20x = 273,681.63 × 194,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,990.20x = 53,266,173,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,266,173,967.23/196,990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,400.12

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