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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,486.25, 371,822.56 and 197,741.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,486.25, 371,822.56 and 197,741.71 is: 272,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,486.25 : 371,822.56 = 197,741.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,486.25/371,822.56 = 197,741.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,486.25x = 371,822.56 × 197,741.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,486.25x = 73,524,828,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,524,828,830.98/269,486.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,833.32

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