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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,218.34, 402,005.31 and 195,780.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,218.34, 402,005.31 and 195,780.39 is: 270,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,218.34 : 402,005.31 = 195,780.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,218.34/402,005.31 = 195,780.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,218.34x = 402,005.31 × 195,780.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,218.34x = 78,704,757,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,704,757,494.72/291,218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,260.31

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