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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,395.36, 375,595.68 and 191,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,395.36, 375,595.68 and 191,797.12 is: 264,461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,395.36 : 375,595.68 = 191,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,395.36/375,595.68 = 191,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,395.36x = 375,595.68 × 191,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,395.36x = 72,038,169,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,038,169,708.44/272,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,461.81

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