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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,770.08, 396,203.76 and 194,475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,770.08, 396,203.76 and 194,475.04 is: 291,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,770.08 : 396,203.76 = 194,475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,770.08/396,203.76 = 194,475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,770.08x = 396,203.76 × 194,475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,770.08x = 77,051,742,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,051,742,074.15/264,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,013.78

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