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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,280.92, 372,592.26 and 189,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,280.92, 372,592.26 and 189,464.52 is: 261,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,280.92 : 372,592.26 = 189,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,280.92/372,592.26 = 189,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,280.92x = 372,592.26 × 189,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,280.92x = 70,593,013,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,593,013,696.62/270,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,183.86

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