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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,650.60, 408,101.10 and 193,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,650.60, 408,101.10 and 193,918.60 is: 290,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,650.60 : 408,101.10 = 193,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,650.60/408,101.10 = 193,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,650.60x = 408,101.10 × 193,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,650.60x = 79,138,393,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,138,393,970.46/272,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,255.71

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