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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,221.18, 402,009.22 and 195,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,221.18, 402,009.22 and 195,783.22 is: 270,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,221.18 : 402,009.22 = 195,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,221.18/402,009.22 = 195,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,221.18x = 402,009.22 × 195,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,221.18x = 78,706,659,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,706,659,561.29/291,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,264.20

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