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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,595.04, 376,062.96 and 192,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,595.04, 376,062.96 and 192,009.76 is: 264,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,595.04 : 376,062.96 = 192,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,595.04/376,062.96 = 192,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,595.04x = 376,062.96 × 192,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,595.04x = 72,207,758,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,207,758,694.49/272,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,890.21

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