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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,505.44, 395,058.80 and 195,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,505.44, 395,058.80 and 195,876.16 is: 270,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,505.44 : 395,058.80 = 195,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,505.44/395,058.80 = 195,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,505.44x = 395,058.80 × 195,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,505.44x = 77,382,600,718.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,382,600,718.21/286,505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,091.21

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