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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,457.09, 408,482.02 and 187,976.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,457.09, 408,482.02 and 187,976.19 is: 281,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,457.09 : 408,482.02 = 187,976.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,457.09/408,482.02 = 187,976.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,457.09x = 408,482.02 × 187,976.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,457.09x = 76,784,893,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,784,893,803.10/272,457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,823.81

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