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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,051.20, 408,076.80 and 196,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,051.20, 408,076.80 and 196,818.40 is: 295,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,051.20 : 408,076.80 = 196,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,051.20/408,076.80 = 196,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,051.20x = 408,076.80 × 196,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,051.20x = 80,317,022,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,317,022,853.12/272,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,227.60

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