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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,266.51, 402,072.16 and 195,828.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,266.51, 402,072.16 and 195,828.55 is: 270,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,266.51 : 402,072.16 = 195,828.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,266.51/402,072.16 = 195,828.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,266.51x = 402,072.16 × 195,828.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,266.51x = 78,737,208,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,737,208,088.17/291,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,327.02

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