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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,803.40, 410,079.90 and 194,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,803.40, 410,079.90 and 194,460.20 is: 292,313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,803.40 : 410,079.90 = 194,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,803.40/410,079.90 = 194,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,803.40x = 410,079.90 × 194,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,803.40x = 79,744,219,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,744,219,369.98/272,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,313.88

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