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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,056.72, 372,152.04 and 194,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,056.72, 372,152.04 and 194,462.48 is: 267,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,056.72 : 372,152.04 = 194,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,056.72/372,152.04 = 194,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,056.72x = 372,152.04 × 194,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,056.72x = 72,369,608,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,369,608,635.46/270,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,979.29

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