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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,031.55, 408,047.33 and 192,716.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,031.55, 408,047.33 and 192,716.35 is: 289,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,031.55 : 408,047.33 = 192,716.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,031.55/408,047.33 = 192,716.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,031.55x = 408,047.33 × 192,716.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,031.55x = 78,637,392,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,637,392,064.85/272,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,074.53

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