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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,742.14, 376,017.33 and 190,960.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,742.14, 376,017.33 and 190,960.43 is: 263,268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,742.14 : 376,017.33 = 190,960.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,742.14/376,017.33 = 190,960.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,742.14x = 376,017.33 × 190,960.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,742.14x = 71,804,429,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804,429,144.17/272,742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,268.56

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