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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,197.09, 375,672.84 and 195,968.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,197.09, 375,672.84 and 195,968.50 is: 270,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,197.09 : 375,672.84 = 195,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,197.09/375,672.84 = 195,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,197.09x = 375,672.84 × 195,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,197.09x = 73,620,041,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,620,041,271.48/272,197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,465.94

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