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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,664.27, 299,078.86 and 193,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,664.27, 299,078.86 and 193,962.52 is: 267,741.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,664.27 : 299,078.86 = 193,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,664.27/299,078.86 = 193,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,664.27x = 299,078.86 × 193,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,664.27x = 58,010,089,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010,089,912.59/216,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,741.84

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