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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,594.04, 376,061.58 and 192,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,594.04, 376,061.58 and 192,008.76 is: 264,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,594.04 : 376,061.58 = 192,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,594.04/376,061.58 = 192,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,594.04x = 376,061.58 × 192,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,594.04x = 72,207,117,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,207,117,659.44/272,594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,888.83

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