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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,776.28, 376,040.79 and 191,952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,776.28, 376,040.79 and 191,952.63 is: 264,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,776.28 : 376,040.79 = 191,952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,776.28/376,040.79 = 191,952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,776.28x = 376,040.79 × 191,952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,776.28x = 72,182,018,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182,018,627.78/272,776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,619.86

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