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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,866.52, 365,273.64 and 197,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,866.52, 365,273.64 and 197,053.32 is: 271,753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,866.52 : 365,273.64 = 197,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,866.52/365,273.64 = 197,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,866.52x = 365,273.64 × 197,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,866.52x = 71,978,383,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978,383,470.48/264,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,753.42

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