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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,747.65, 367,081.82 and 196,976.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,747.65, 367,081.82 and 196,976.53 is: 272,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,747.65 : 367,081.82 = 196,976.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,747.65/367,081.82 = 196,976.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,747.65x = 367,081.82 × 196,976.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,747.65x = 72,306,502,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,306,502,704.42/265,747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,087.08

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