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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,582.57, 406,013.89 and 196,315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,582.57, 406,013.89 and 196,315.69 is: 294,575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,582.57 : 406,013.89 = 196,315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,582.57/406,013.89 = 196,315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,582.57x = 406,013.89 × 196,315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,582.57x = 79,706,896,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,706,896,964.93/270,582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,575.13

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