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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,790.08, 376,438.56 and 197,207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,790.08, 376,438.56 and 197,207.36 is: 272,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,790.08 : 376,438.56 = 197,207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,790.08/376,438.56 = 197,207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,790.08x = 376,438.56 × 197,207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,790.08x = 74,236,454,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,236,454,619.80/272,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,137.66

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