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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,263.59, 407,253.83 and 197,097.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,263.59, 407,253.83 and 197,097.39 is: 271,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,263.59 : 407,253.83 = 197,097.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,263.59/407,253.83 = 197,097.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,263.59x = 407,253.83 × 197,097.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,263.59x = 80,268,665,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,268,665,975.02/295,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,854.27

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