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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,869.02, 365,277.09 and 197,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,869.02, 365,277.09 and 197,055.82 is: 271,756.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,869.02 : 365,277.09 = 197,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,869.02/365,277.09 = 197,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,869.02x = 365,277.09 × 197,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,869.02x = 71,979,976,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979,976,497.16/264,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,756.87

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