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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,541.70, 408,812.55 and 197,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,541.70, 408,812.55 and 197,308.90 is: 295,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,541.70 : 408,812.55 = 197,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,541.70/408,812.55 = 197,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,541.70x = 408,812.55 × 197,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,541.70x = 80,662,354,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,662,354,546.70/272,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,963.35

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