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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,433.70, 408,650.55 and 197,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,433.70, 408,650.55 and 197,200.90 is: 295,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,433.70 : 408,650.55 = 197,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,433.70/408,650.55 = 197,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,433.70x = 408,650.55 × 197,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,433.70x = 80,586,256,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,586,256,245.50/272,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,801.35

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