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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,711.70, 399,095.55 and 196,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,711.70, 399,095.55 and 196,727.70 is: 294,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,711.70 : 399,095.55 = 196,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,711.70/399,095.55 = 196,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,711.70x = 399,095.55 × 196,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,711.70x = 78,513,149,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,513,149,631.74/266,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,374.60

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