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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,277.70, 412,916.55 and 195,561.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,277.70, 412,916.55 and 195,561.55 is: 293,342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,277.70 : 412,916.55 = 195,561.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,277.70/412,916.55 = 195,561.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,277.70x = 412,916.55 × 195,561.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,277.70x = 80,750,600,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,750,600,538.65/275,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,342.33

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