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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,462.44, 395,500.38 and 195,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,462.44, 395,500.38 and 195,969.24 is: 270,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,462.44 : 395,500.38 = 195,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,462.44/395,500.38 = 195,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,462.44x = 395,500.38 × 195,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,462.44x = 77,505,908,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,505,908,888.31/286,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,562.20

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