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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,695.20, 399,070.80 and 196,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,695.20, 399,070.80 and 196,711.20 is: 294,349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,695.20 : 399,070.80 = 196,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,695.20/399,070.80 = 196,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,695.20x = 399,070.80 × 196,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,695.20x = 78,501,695,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,501,695,952.96/266,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,349.86

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