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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,617.40, 408,926.10 and 188,636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,617.40, 408,926.10 and 188,636.60 is: 282,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,617.40 : 408,926.10 = 188,636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,617.40/408,926.10 = 188,636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,617.40x = 408,926.10 × 188,636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,617.40x = 77,138,429,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,138,429,155.26/272,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,954.90

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