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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,885.70, 409,328.55 and 198,527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,885.70, 409,328.55 and 198,527.70 is: 297,791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,885.70 : 409,328.55 = 198,527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,885.70/409,328.55 = 198,527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,885.70x = 409,328.55 × 198,527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,885.70x = 81,263,055,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,263,055,575.84/272,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,791.55

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