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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,031.90, 408,047.85 and 188,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,031.90, 408,047.85 and 188,051.10 is: 282,076.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,031.90 : 408,047.85 = 188,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,031.90/408,047.85 = 188,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,031.90x = 408,047.85 × 188,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,031.90x = 76,733,847,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,733,847,045.14/272,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,076.65

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