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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,666.03, 408,389.98 and 197,613.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,666.03, 408,389.98 and 197,613.88 is: 295,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,666.03 : 408,389.98 = 197,613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,666.03/408,389.98 = 197,613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,666.03x = 408,389.98 × 197,613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,666.03x = 80,703,528,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703,528,500.92/272,666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,979.40

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