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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,221.84, 402,010.14 and 195,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,221.84, 402,010.14 and 195,783.90 is: 270,265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,221.84 : 402,010.14 = 195,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,221.84/402,010.14 = 195,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,221.84x = 402,010.14 × 195,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,221.84x = 78,707,113,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,707,113,048.75/291,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,265.15

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