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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,109.09, 372,306 and 191,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,109.09, 372,306 and 191,553.27 is: 264,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,109.09 : 372,306 = 191,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,109.09/372,306 = 191,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,109.09x = 372,306 × 191,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,109.09x = 71,316,431,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,316,431,740.62/270,109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,028.26

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