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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,543.20, 408,814.80 and 197,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,543.20, 408,814.80 and 197,310.40 is: 295,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,543.20 : 408,814.80 = 197,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,543.20/408,814.80 = 197,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,543.20x = 408,814.80 × 197,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,543.20x = 80,663,411,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,663,411,713.92/272,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,965.60

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