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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,623.40, 408,935.10 and 188,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,623.40, 408,935.10 and 188,642.60 is: 282,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,623.40 : 408,935.10 = 188,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,623.40/408,935.10 = 188,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,623.40x = 408,935.10 × 188,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,623.40x = 77,142,580,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142,580,495.26/272,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,963.90

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