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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,833.40, 406,250.10 and 192,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,833.40, 406,250.10 and 192,101.40 is: 288,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,833.40 : 406,250.10 = 192,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,833.40/406,250.10 = 192,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,833.40x = 406,250.10 × 192,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,833.40x = 78,041,212,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,041,212,960.14/270,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,152.10

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