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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,513.67, 375,679.11 and 191,690.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,513.67, 375,679.11 and 191,690.35 is: 264,258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,513.67 : 375,679.11 = 191,690.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,513.67/375,679.11 = 191,690.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,513.67x = 375,679.11 × 191,690.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,513.67x = 72,014,059,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,014,059,863.23/272,513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,258.53

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