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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,863.43, 365,508.81 and 197,183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,863.43, 365,508.81 and 197,183.07 is: 272,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,863.43 : 365,508.81 = 197,183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,863.43/365,508.81 = 197,183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,863.43x = 365,508.81 × 197,183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,863.43x = 72,072,149,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,072,149,267.85/264,863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,110.61

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