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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,507.25, 402,065.87 and 193,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,507.25, 402,065.87 and 193,212.72 is: 266,491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,507.25 : 402,065.87 = 193,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,507.25/402,065.87 = 193,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,507.25x = 402,065.87 × 193,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,507.25x = 77,684,240,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,684,240,361.87/291,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,491.62

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