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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,841.40, 410,136.90 and 194,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,841.40, 410,136.90 and 194,498.20 is: 292,370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,841.40 : 410,136.90 = 194,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,841.40/410,136.90 = 194,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,841.40x = 410,136.90 × 194,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,841.40x = 79,770,888,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,770,888,803.58/272,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,370.91

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