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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,448.44, 350,561.20 and 196,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,448.44, 350,561.20 and 196,889.84 is: 271,261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,448.44 : 350,561.20 = 196,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,448.44/350,561.20 = 196,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,448.44x = 350,561.20 × 196,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,448.44x = 69,021,938,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,021,938,578.21/254,448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,261.00

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