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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,069.60, 408,541.80 and 197,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,069.60, 408,541.80 and 197,711.60 is: 296,885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,069.60 : 408,541.80 = 197,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,069.60/408,541.80 = 197,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,069.60x = 408,541.80 × 197,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,069.60x = 80,773,452,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,773,452,944.88/272,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,885.26

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