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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,515.60, 408,846.30 and 193,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,515.60, 408,846.30 and 193,783.60 is: 290,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,515.60 : 408,846.30 = 193,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,515.60/408,846.30 = 193,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,515.60x = 408,846.30 × 193,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,515.60x = 79,227,707,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227,707,860.68/272,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,727.24

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