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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,143.20, 408,214.80 and 196,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,143.20, 408,214.80 and 196,910.40 is: 295,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,143.20 : 408,214.80 = 196,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,143.20/408,214.80 = 196,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,143.20x = 408,214.80 × 196,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,143.20x = 80,381,739,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,381,739,553.92/272,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,365.60

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