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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,595.78, 376,053.03 and 192,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,595.78, 376,053.03 and 192,067.74 is: 264,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,595.78 : 376,053.03 = 192,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,595.78/376,053.03 = 192,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,595.78x = 376,053.03 × 192,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,595.78x = 72,227,655,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,227,655,592.25/272,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,962.49

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