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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,327.16, 274,148.28 and 194,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,327.16, 274,148.28 and 194,965.20 is: 270,866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,327.16 : 274,148.28 = 194,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,327.16/274,148.28 = 194,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,327.16x = 274,148.28 × 194,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,327.16x = 53,449,374,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449,374,239.86/197,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,866.79

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