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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,555.60, 408,906.30 and 193,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,555.60, 408,906.30 and 193,823.60 is: 290,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,555.60 : 408,906.30 = 193,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,555.60/408,906.30 = 193,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,555.60x = 408,906.30 × 193,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,555.60x = 79,255,691,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,255,691,128.68/272,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,787.24

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