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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,504.10, 408,829.05 and 193,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,504.10, 408,829.05 and 193,772.10 is: 290,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,504.10 : 408,829.05 = 193,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,504.10/408,829.05 = 193,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,504.10x = 408,829.05 × 193,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,504.10x = 79,219,663,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,219,663,559.51/272,504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,709.99

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