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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,262.12, 410,562.44 and 195,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,262.12, 410,562.44 and 195,741.40 is: 270,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,262.12 : 410,562.44 = 195,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,262.12/410,562.44 = 195,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,262.12x = 410,562.44 × 195,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,262.12x = 80,364,066,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,364,066,793.02/297,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,347.49

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