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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,667.03, 408,391.48 and 197,614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,667.03, 408,391.48 and 197,614.88 is: 295,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,667.03 : 408,391.48 = 197,614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,667.03/408,391.48 = 197,614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,667.03x = 408,391.48 × 197,614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,667.03x = 80,704,233,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,704,233,313.22/272,667.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,980.90

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