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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,266.26, 402,071.82 and 195,828.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,266.26, 402,071.82 and 195,828.31 is: 270,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,266.26 : 402,071.82 = 195,828.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,266.26/402,071.82 = 195,828.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,266.26x = 402,071.82 × 195,828.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,266.26x = 78,737,045,009.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,737,045,009.22/291,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,326.69

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