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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,735.10, 409,175.55 and 194,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,735.10, 409,175.55 and 194,003.10 is: 291,056.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,735.10 : 409,175.55 = 194,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,735.10/409,175.55 = 194,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,735.10x = 409,175.55 × 194,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,735.10x = 79,381,325,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,381,325,144.21/272,735.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,056.51

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