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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,202.78, 407,505.72 and 190,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,202.78, 407,505.72 and 190,867.78 is: 285,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,202.78 : 407,505.72 = 190,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,202.78/407,505.72 = 190,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,202.78x = 407,505.72 × 190,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,202.78x = 77,779,711,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,779,711,572.11/272,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,741.80

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