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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,491.97, 276,290.67 and 196,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,491.97, 276,290.67 and 196,243.17 is: 269,093.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,491.97 : 276,290.67 = 196,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,491.97/276,290.67 = 196,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,491.97x = 276,290.67 × 196,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,491.97x = 54,220,156,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220,156,922.22/201,491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,093.39

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