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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,634.36, 412,848.74 and 195,429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,634.36, 412,848.74 and 195,429.21 is: 292,716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,634.36 : 412,848.74 = 195,429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,634.36/412,848.74 = 195,429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,634.36x = 412,848.74 × 195,429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,634.36x = 80,682,704,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,682,704,736.79/275,634.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,716.43

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