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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,259.42, 402,062.40 and 195,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,259.42, 402,062.40 and 195,821.50 is: 270,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,259.42 : 402,062.40 = 195,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,259.42/402,062.40 = 195,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,259.42x = 402,062.40 × 195,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,259.42x = 78,732,462,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,732,462,261.60/291,259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,317.31

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