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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,195.77, 417,157.57 and 193,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,195.77, 417,157.57 and 193,996.27 is: 290,899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,195.77 : 417,157.57 = 193,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,195.77/417,157.57 = 193,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,195.77x = 417,157.57 × 193,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,195.77x = 80,927,012,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927,012,582.26/278,195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,899.51

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