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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,556.78, 418,826.73 and 196,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,556.78, 418,826.73 and 196,087.60 is: 270,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,556.78 : 418,826.73 = 196,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,556.78/418,826.73 = 196,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,556.78x = 418,826.73 × 196,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,556.78x = 82,126,728,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,126,728,301.55/303,556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,548.16

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