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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,649.40, 376,403.74 and 191,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,649.40, 376,403.74 and 191,227.64 is: 263,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,649.40 : 376,403.74 = 191,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,649.40/376,403.74 = 191,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,649.40x = 376,403.74 × 191,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,649.40x = 71,978,798,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978,798,887.37/272,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,997.64

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