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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,218.07, 402,004.94 and 195,780.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,218.07, 402,004.94 and 195,780.13 is: 270,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,218.07 : 402,004.94 = 195,780.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,218.07/402,004.94 = 195,780.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,218.07x = 402,004.94 × 195,780.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,218.07x = 78,704,579,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,704,579,413.84/291,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,259.94

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