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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,674.38, 406,151.57 and 196,406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,674.38, 406,151.57 and 196,406.83 is: 294,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,674.38 : 406,151.57 = 196,406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,674.38/406,151.57 = 196,406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,674.38x = 406,151.57 × 196,406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,674.38x = 79,770,943,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,770,943,133.09/270,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,711.83

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