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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,276.80, 388,915.20 and 197,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,276.80, 388,915.20 and 197,068.80 is: 295,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,276.80 : 388,915.20 = 197,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,276.80/388,915.20 = 197,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,276.80x = 388,915.20 × 197,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,276.80x = 76,643,051,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,643,051,765.76/259,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,603.20

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