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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,587.04, 376,051.92 and 192,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,587.04, 376,051.92 and 192,001.76 is: 264,879.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,587.04 : 376,051.92 = 192,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,587.04/376,051.92 = 192,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,587.04x = 376,051.92 × 192,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,587.04x = 72,202,630,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,202,630,491.38/272,587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,879.18

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