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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,777.28, 376,042.17 and 191,953.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,777.28, 376,042.17 and 191,953.63 is: 264,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,777.28 : 376,042.17 = 191,953.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,777.28/376,042.17 = 191,953.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,777.28x = 376,042.17 × 191,953.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,777.28x = 72,182,659,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182,659,564.58/272,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,621.23

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