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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,036.70, 408,055.05 and 188,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,036.70, 408,055.05 and 188,055.90 is: 282,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,036.70 : 408,055.05 = 188,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,036.70/408,055.05 = 188,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,036.70x = 408,055.05 × 188,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,036.70x = 76,737,159,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,737,159,677.30/272,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,083.85

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