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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,860.33, 375,037.07 and 191,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,860.33, 375,037.07 and 191,332.53 is: 263,947.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,860.33 : 375,037.07 = 191,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,860.33/375,037.07 = 191,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,860.33x = 375,037.07 × 191,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,860.33x = 71,756,790,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,756,790,490.22/271,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,947.26

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