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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,591.04, 376,057.44 and 192,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,591.04, 376,057.44 and 192,005.76 is: 264,884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,591.04 : 376,057.44 = 192,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,591.04/376,057.44 = 192,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,591.04x = 376,057.44 × 192,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,591.04x = 72,205,194,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205,194,570.85/272,591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,884.70

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