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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,599.30, 376,303.35 and 194,067.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,599.30, 376,303.35 and 194,067.89 is: 267,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,599.30 : 376,303.35 = 194,067.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,599.30/376,303.35 = 194,067.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,599.30x = 376,303.35 × 194,067.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,599.30x = 73,028,395,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,028,395,225.18/272,599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,896.49

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