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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,589.04, 376,054.68 and 192,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,589.04, 376,054.68 and 192,003.76 is: 264,881.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,589.04 : 376,054.68 = 192,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,589.04/376,054.68 = 192,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,589.04x = 376,054.68 × 192,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,589.04x = 72,203,912,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203,912,525.60/272,589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,881.94

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