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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,883.92, 408,827.09 and 197,817.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,883.92, 408,827.09 and 197,817.89 is: 296,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,883.92 : 408,827.09 = 197,817.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,883.92/408,827.09 = 197,817.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,883.92x = 408,827.09 × 197,817.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,883.92x = 80,873,309,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,873,309,285.42/272,883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,365.25

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