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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,518.19, 375,685.34 and 191,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,518.19, 375,685.34 and 191,694.86 is: 264,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,518.19 : 375,685.34 = 191,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,518.19/375,685.34 = 191,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,518.19x = 375,685.34 × 191,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,518.19x = 72,016,948,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,016,948,655.35/272,518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,264.74

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