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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,494.60, 408,814.80 and 193,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,494.60, 408,814.80 and 193,762.60 is: 290,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,494.60 : 408,814.80 = 193,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,494.60/408,814.80 = 193,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,494.60x = 408,814.80 × 193,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,494.60x = 79,213,018,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,213,018,566.48/272,494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,695.74

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