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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,712.20, 398,568.30 and 195,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,712.20, 398,568.30 and 195,728.20 is: 293,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,712.20 : 398,568.30 = 195,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,712.20/398,568.30 = 195,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,712.20x = 398,568.30 × 195,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,712.20x = 78,011,055,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011,055,936.06/265,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,592.30

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