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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,122.33, 406,238.81 and 192,095.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,122.33, 406,238.81 and 192,095.49 is: 287,828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,122.33 : 406,238.81 = 192,095.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,122.33/406,238.81 = 192,095.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,122.33x = 406,238.81 × 192,095.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,122.33x = 78,036,642,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,036,642,303.49/271,122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,828.16

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