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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,273.70, 412,910.55 and 195,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,273.70, 412,910.55 and 195,557.55 is: 293,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,273.70 : 412,910.55 = 195,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,273.70/412,910.55 = 195,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,273.70x = 412,910.55 × 195,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,273.70x = 80,747,775,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,747,775,527.15/275,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,336.33

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