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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,663.52, 406,036.34 and 196,344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,663.52, 406,036.34 and 196,344.48 is: 294,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,663.52 : 406,036.34 = 196,344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,663.52/406,036.34 = 196,344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,663.52x = 406,036.34 × 196,344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,663.52x = 79,722,994,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,722,994,038.40/270,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,546.51

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