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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,219.42, 402,006.80 and 195,781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,219.42, 402,006.80 and 195,781.47 is: 270,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,219.42 : 402,006.80 = 195,781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,219.42/402,006.80 = 195,781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,219.42x = 402,006.80 × 195,781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,219.42x = 78,705,481,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,705,481,275.09/291,219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,261.79

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