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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,626.38, 376,372.02 and 191,204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,626.38, 376,372.02 and 191,204.64 is: 263,965.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,626.38 : 376,372.02 = 191,204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,626.38/376,372.02 = 191,204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,626.38x = 376,372.02 × 191,204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,626.38x = 71,964,076,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,964,076,590.17/272,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,965.93

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