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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,008.54, 365,737.59 and 197,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,008.54, 365,737.59 and 197,823.90 is: 273,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,008.54 : 365,737.59 = 197,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,008.54/365,737.59 = 197,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,008.54x = 365,737.59 × 197,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,008.54x = 72,351,636,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,351,636,430.40/265,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,016.24

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