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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,662.53, 406,034.83 and 196,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,662.53, 406,034.83 and 196,343.48 is: 294,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,662.53 : 406,034.83 = 196,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,662.53/406,034.83 = 196,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,662.53x = 406,034.83 × 196,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,662.53x = 79,722,291,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,722,291,523.41/270,662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,544.99

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