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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,007.54, 365,736.21 and 197,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,007.54, 365,736.21 and 197,822.90 is: 273,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,007.54 : 365,736.21 = 197,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,007.54/365,736.21 = 197,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,007.54x = 365,736.21 × 197,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,007.54x = 72,350,997,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,350,997,697.21/265,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,014.86

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