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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,841.20, 409,261.80 and 188,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,841.20, 409,261.80 and 188,860.40 is: 283,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,841.20 : 409,261.80 = 188,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,841.20/409,261.80 = 188,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,841.20x = 409,261.80 × 188,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,841.20x = 77,293,347,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,293,347,252.72/272,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,290.60

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