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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,101.20, 399,151.80 and 196,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,101.20, 399,151.80 and 196,117.20 is: 294,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,101.20 : 399,151.80 = 196,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,101.20/399,151.80 = 196,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,101.20x = 399,151.80 × 196,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,101.20x = 78,280,533,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,280,533,390.96/266,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,175.80

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