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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,095.82, 406,269.74 and 195,614.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,095.82, 406,269.74 and 195,614.53 is: 293,151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,095.82 : 406,269.74 = 195,614.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,095.82/406,269.74 = 195,614.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,095.82x = 406,269.74 × 195,614.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,095.82x = 79,472,263,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472,263,265.25/271,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,151.93

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