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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,660.69, 406,032.03 and 196,341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,660.69, 406,032.03 and 196,341.64 is: 294,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,660.69 : 406,032.03 = 196,341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,660.69/406,032.03 = 196,341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,660.69x = 406,032.03 × 196,341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,660.69x = 79,720,993,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,720,993,647.65/270,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,542.19

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