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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,035.70, 408,053.55 and 188,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,035.70, 408,053.55 and 188,054.90 is: 282,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,035.70 : 408,053.55 = 188,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,035.70/408,053.55 = 188,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,035.70x = 408,053.55 × 188,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,035.70x = 76,736,469,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,736,469,539.90/272,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,082.35

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