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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,856, 330,693.60 and 196,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,856, 330,693.60 and 196,676.40 is: 271,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,856 : 330,693.60 = 196,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,856/330,693.60 = 196,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,856x = 330,693.60 × 196,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,856x = 65,039,626,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,039,626,751.04/239,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,161.14

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