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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,870.02, 365,278.47 and 197,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,870.02, 365,278.47 and 197,056.82 is: 271,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,870.02 : 365,278.47 = 197,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,870.02/365,278.47 = 197,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,870.02x = 365,278.47 × 197,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,870.02x = 71,980,613,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,980,613,712.67/264,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,758.25

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