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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,453.48, 395,317.02 and 195,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,453.48, 395,317.02 and 195,999.16 is: 270,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,453.48 : 395,317.02 = 195,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,453.48/395,317.02 = 195,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,453.48x = 395,317.02 × 195,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,453.48x = 77,481,803,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,481,803,853.70/286,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,486.52

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