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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,323.25, 376,675.34 and 196,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,323.25, 376,675.34 and 196,709.36 is: 271,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,323.25 : 376,675.34 = 196,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,323.25/376,675.34 = 196,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,323.25x = 376,675.34 × 196,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,323.25x = 74,095,562,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,095,562,192.26/273,323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,091.33

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