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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,619.58, 304,765.11 and 196,738.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,619.58, 304,765.11 and 196,738.62 is: 271,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,619.58 : 304,765.11 = 196,738.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,619.58/304,765.11 = 196,738.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,619.58x = 304,765.11 × 196,738.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,619.58x = 59,959,067,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,959,067,165.55/220,619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,775.82

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