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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,886.51, 365,540.62 and 197,206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,886.51, 365,540.62 and 197,206.15 is: 272,142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,886.51 : 365,540.62 = 197,206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,886.51/365,540.62 = 197,206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,886.51x = 365,540.62 × 197,206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,886.51x = 72,086,858,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,086,858,338.81/264,886.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,142.43

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