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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,541.60, 408,885.30 and 193,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,541.60, 408,885.30 and 193,809.60 is: 290,766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,541.60 : 408,885.30 = 193,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,541.60/408,885.30 = 193,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,541.60x = 408,885.30 × 193,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,541.60x = 79,245,896,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245,896,438.88/272,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,766.24

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