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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,832.40, 406,248.60 and 192,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,832.40, 406,248.60 and 192,100.40 is: 288,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,832.40 : 406,248.60 = 192,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,832.40/406,248.60 = 192,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,832.40x = 406,248.60 × 192,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,832.40x = 78,040,518,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,040,518,559.44/270,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,150.60

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