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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,225.24, 402,014.81 and 195,787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,225.24, 402,014.81 and 195,787.28 is: 270,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,225.24 : 402,014.81 = 195,787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,225.24/402,014.81 = 195,787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,225.24x = 402,014.81 × 195,787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,225.24x = 78,709,387,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,709,387,664.12/291,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,269.80

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