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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,852.87, 361,372.45 and 197,208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,852.87, 361,372.45 and 197,208.09 is: 272,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,852.87 : 361,372.45 = 197,208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,852.87/361,372.45 = 197,208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,852.87x = 361,372.45 × 197,208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,852.87x = 71,265,570,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,265,570,643.12/261,852.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,158.83

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