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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,642.99, 381,308.45 and 195,966.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,642.99, 381,308.45 and 195,966.99 is: 270,109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,642.99 : 381,308.45 = 195,966.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,642.99/381,308.45 = 195,966.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,642.99x = 381,308.45 × 195,966.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,642.99x = 74,723,868,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,723,868,228.23/276,642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,109.39

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