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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,363.62, 374,137.68 and 193,931.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,363.62, 374,137.68 and 193,931.82 is: 267,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,363.62 : 374,137.68 = 193,931.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,363.62/374,137.68 = 193,931.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,363.62x = 374,137.68 × 193,931.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,363.62x = 72,557,201,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,557,201,212.98/271,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,379.99

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