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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,553.60, 408,903.30 and 193,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,553.60, 408,903.30 and 193,821.60 is: 290,784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,553.60 : 408,903.30 = 193,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,553.60/408,903.30 = 193,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,553.60x = 408,903.30 × 193,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,553.60x = 79,254,291,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,254,291,851.28/272,553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,784.24

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