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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,153.70, 408,230.55 and 196,920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,153.70, 408,230.55 and 196,920.90 is: 295,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,153.70 : 408,230.55 = 196,920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,153.70/408,230.55 = 196,920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,153.70x = 408,230.55 × 196,920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,153.70x = 80,389,127,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,389,127,313.50/272,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,381.35

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