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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,095.57, 406,269.36 and 195,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,095.57, 406,269.36 and 195,614.28 is: 293,151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,095.57 : 406,269.36 = 195,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,095.57/406,269.36 = 195,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,095.57x = 406,269.36 × 195,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,095.57x = 79,472,088,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472,088,342.46/271,095.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,151.56

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