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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,807.20, 407,710.80 and 196,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,807.20, 407,710.80 and 196,768.80 is: 295,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,807.20 : 407,710.80 = 196,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,807.20/407,710.80 = 196,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,807.20x = 407,710.80 × 196,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,807.20x = 80,224,764,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,224,764,863.04/271,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,153.20

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