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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,767.08, 396,199.26 and 194,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,767.08, 396,199.26 and 194,472.04 is: 291,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,767.08 : 396,199.26 = 194,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,767.08/396,199.26 = 194,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,767.08x = 396,199.26 × 194,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,767.08x = 77,049,678,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,049,678,338.69/264,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,009.28

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