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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,021.68, 383,635.57 and 197,419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,021.68, 383,635.57 and 197,419.79 is: 272,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,021.68 : 383,635.57 = 197,419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,021.68/383,635.57 = 197,419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,021.68x = 383,635.57 × 197,419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,021.68x = 75,737,253,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,737,253,665.93/278,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,414.92

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