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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,194.72, 375,669.56 and 195,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,194.72, 375,669.56 and 195,966.12 is: 270,462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,194.72 : 375,669.56 = 195,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,194.72/375,669.56 = 195,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,194.72x = 375,669.56 × 195,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,194.72x = 73,618,506,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,618,506,075.31/272,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,462.65

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