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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,861.33, 375,038.44 and 191,333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,861.33, 375,038.44 and 191,333.53 is: 263,948.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,861.33 : 375,038.44 = 191,333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,861.33/375,038.44 = 191,333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,861.33x = 375,038.44 × 191,333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,861.33x = 71,757,428,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,757,428,610.89/271,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,948.64

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