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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,956.12, 373,801.56 and 190,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,956.12, 373,801.56 and 190,436.24 is: 262,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,956.12 : 373,801.56 = 190,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,956.12/373,801.56 = 190,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,956.12x = 373,801.56 × 190,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,956.12x = 71,185,363,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,185,363,592.53/270,956.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,719.16

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