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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,715.02, 427,589.94 and 195,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,715.02, 427,589.94 and 195,091.92 is: 269,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,715.02 : 427,589.94 = 195,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,715.02/427,589.94 = 195,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,715.02x = 427,589.94 × 195,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,715.02x = 83,419,342,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,419,342,367.28/309,715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,342.26

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