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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,456.09, 408,480.53 and 187,975.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,456.09, 408,480.53 and 187,975.19 is: 281,822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,456.09 : 408,480.53 = 187,975.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,456.09/408,480.53 = 187,975.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,456.09x = 408,480.53 × 187,975.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,456.09x = 76,784,202,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,784,202,255.77/272,456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,822.31

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