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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,042.20, 408,063.30 and 188,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,042.20, 408,063.30 and 188,061.40 is: 282,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,042.20 : 408,063.30 = 188,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,042.20/408,063.30 = 188,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,042.20x = 408,063.30 × 188,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,042.20x = 76,740,955,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,740,955,486.62/272,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,092.10

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