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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,819.52, 364,113.90 and 196,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,819.52, 364,113.90 and 196,284.96 is: 270,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,819.52 : 364,113.90 = 196,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,819.52/364,113.90 = 196,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,819.52x = 364,113.90 × 196,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,819.52x = 71,470,082,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,470,082,296.94/263,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,905.21

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