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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,292.11, 270,991.37 and 193,509.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,292.11, 270,991.37 and 193,509.51 is: 265,795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,292.11 : 270,991.37 = 193,509.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,292.11/270,991.37 = 193,509.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,292.11x = 270,991.37 × 193,509.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,292.11x = 52,439,406,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,439,406,690.48/197,292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,795.77

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