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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,502.60, 408,826.80 and 193,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,502.60, 408,826.80 and 193,770.60 is: 290,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,502.60 : 408,826.80 = 193,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,502.60/408,826.80 = 193,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,502.60x = 408,826.80 × 193,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,502.60x = 79,218,614,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218,614,332.08/272,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,707.74

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