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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,034.40, 408,051.60 and 188,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,034.40, 408,051.60 and 188,053.60 is: 282,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,034.40 : 408,051.60 = 188,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,034.40/408,051.60 = 188,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,034.40x = 408,051.60 × 188,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,034.40x = 76,735,572,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,735,572,365.76/272,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,080.40

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