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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,034.90, 408,052.35 and 188,054.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,034.90, 408,052.35 and 188,054.10 is: 282,081.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,034.90 : 408,052.35 = 188,054.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,034.90/408,052.35 = 188,054.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,034.90x = 408,052.35 × 188,054.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,034.90x = 76,735,917,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,735,917,432.14/272,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,081.15

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