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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,451.73, 389,611.81 and 196,798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,451.73, 389,611.81 and 196,798.69 is: 294,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,451.73 : 389,611.81 = 196,798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,451.73/389,611.81 = 196,798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,451.73x = 389,611.81 × 196,798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,451.73x = 76,675,093,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,675,093,816.53/260,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,392.72

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