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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,660.80, 451,324.80 and 196,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,660.80, 451,324.80 and 196,684.80 is: 294,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,660.80 : 451,324.80 = 196,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,660.80/451,324.80 = 196,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,660.80x = 451,324.80 × 196,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,660.80x = 88,768,728,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,768,728,023.04/301,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,266.70

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