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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,858.83, 375,035.00 and 191,331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,858.83, 375,035.00 and 191,331.03 is: 263,945.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,858.83 : 375,035.00 = 191,331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,858.83/375,035.00 = 191,331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,858.83x = 375,035.00 × 191,331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,858.83x = 71,755,831,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,755,831,879.39/271,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,945.19

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