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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,015.60, 404,148.60 and 191,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,015.60, 404,148.60 and 191,283.60 is: 286,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,015.60 : 404,148.60 = 191,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,015.60/404,148.60 = 191,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,015.60x = 404,148.60 × 191,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,015.60x = 77,306,999,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,306,999,142.96/270,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,305.68

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