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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,423.70, 397,163.55 and 195,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,423.70, 397,163.55 and 195,439.70 is: 292,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,423.70 : 397,163.55 = 195,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,423.70/397,163.55 = 195,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,423.70x = 397,163.55 × 195,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,423.70x = 77,621,525,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,621,525,062.94/265,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,443.84

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