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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,125.20, 398,215.80 and 196,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,125.20, 398,215.80 and 196,141.20 is: 293,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,125.20 : 398,215.80 = 196,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,125.20/398,215.80 = 196,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,125.20x = 398,215.80 × 196,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,125.20x = 78,106,524,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,106,524,870.96/266,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,495.41

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