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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,607.20, 408,910.80 and 197,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,607.20, 408,910.80 and 197,957.60 is: 296,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,607.20 : 408,910.80 = 197,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,607.20/408,910.80 = 197,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,607.20x = 408,910.80 × 197,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,607.20x = 80,947,000,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,947,000,582.08/272,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,936.40

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