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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,785.20, 399,205.80 and 196,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,785.20, 399,205.80 and 196,801.20 is: 294,484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,785.20 : 399,205.80 = 196,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,785.20/399,205.80 = 196,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,785.20x = 399,205.80 × 196,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,785.20x = 78,564,180,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,564,180,486.96/266,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,484.78

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