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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,621.20, 408,931.80 and 188,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,621.20, 408,931.80 and 188,640.40 is: 282,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,621.20 : 408,931.80 = 188,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,621.20/408,931.80 = 188,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,621.20x = 408,931.80 × 188,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,621.20x = 77,141,058,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,141,058,324.72/272,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,960.60

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