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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,220.84, 402,008.76 and 195,782.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,220.84, 402,008.76 and 195,782.89 is: 270,263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,220.84 : 402,008.76 = 195,782.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,220.84/402,008.76 = 195,782.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,220.84x = 402,008.76 × 195,782.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,220.84x = 78,706,436,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,706,436,838.12/291,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,263.75

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