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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,048.40, 405,072.60 and 191,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,048.40, 405,072.60 and 191,251.60 is: 286,877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,048.40 : 405,072.60 = 191,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,048.40/405,072.60 = 191,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,048.40x = 405,072.60 × 191,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,048.40x = 77,470,782,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,470,782,866.16/270,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,877.40

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