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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,586.20, 398,907.30 and 196,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,586.20, 398,907.30 and 196,602.20 is: 294,186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,586.20 : 398,907.30 = 196,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,586.20/398,907.30 = 196,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,586.20x = 398,907.30 × 196,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,586.20x = 78,426,052,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,426,052,776.06/266,586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,186.47

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