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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,832.40, 410,123.40 and 194,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,832.40, 410,123.40 and 194,489.20 is: 292,357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,832.40 : 410,123.40 = 194,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,832.40/410,123.40 = 194,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,832.40x = 410,123.40 × 194,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,832.40x = 79,764,571,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,764,571,967.28/272,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,357.40

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