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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,661.53, 406,033.33 and 196,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,661.53, 406,033.33 and 196,342.48 is: 294,543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,661.53 : 406,033.33 = 196,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,661.53/406,033.33 = 196,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,661.53x = 406,033.33 × 196,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,661.53x = 79,721,591,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721,591,911.90/270,661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,543.50

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