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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,361.37, 402,140.72 and 195,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,361.37, 402,140.72 and 195,812.70 is: 270,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,361.37 : 402,140.72 = 195,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,361.37/402,140.72 = 195,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,361.37x = 402,140.72 × 195,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,361.37x = 78,744,261,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,744,261,283.80/291,361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,263.22

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