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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,209.64, 372,695.88 and 189,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,209.64, 372,695.88 and 189,655.16 is: 261,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,209.64 : 372,695.88 = 189,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,209.64/372,695.88 = 189,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,209.64x = 372,695.88 × 189,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,209.64x = 70,683,696,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,683,696,752.74/270,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,588.36

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