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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,526.93, 409,054.05 and 196,703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,526.93, 409,054.05 and 196,703.64 is: 295,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,526.93 : 409,054.05 = 196,703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,526.93/409,054.05 = 196,703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,526.93x = 409,054.05 × 196,703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,526.93x = 80,462,420,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,462,420,591.74/272,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,245.76

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