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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,016.40, 408,024.60 and 188,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,016.40, 408,024.60 and 188,035.60 is: 282,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,016.40 : 408,024.60 = 188,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,016.40/408,024.60 = 188,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,016.40x = 408,024.60 × 188,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,016.40x = 76,723,150,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,723,150,475.76/272,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,053.40

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