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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,827.40, 410,115.90 and 194,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,827.40, 410,115.90 and 194,484.20 is: 292,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,827.40 : 410,115.90 = 194,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,827.40/410,115.90 = 194,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,827.40x = 410,115.90 × 194,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,827.40x = 79,761,062,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761,062,718.78/272,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,349.90

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