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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,819.42, 407,725.89 and 191,525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,819.42, 407,725.89 and 191,525.74 is: 287,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,819.42 : 407,725.89 = 191,525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,819.42/407,725.89 = 191,525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,819.42x = 407,725.89 × 191,525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,819.42x = 78,090,002,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,090,002,799.41/271,819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,286.33

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