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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,831.82, 374,997.74 and 191,304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,831.82, 374,997.74 and 191,304.05 is: 263,907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,831.82 : 374,997.74 = 191,304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,831.82/374,997.74 = 191,304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,831.82x = 374,997.74 × 191,304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,831.82x = 71,738,583,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,738,583,571.34/271,831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,907.97

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