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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,848.56, 376,530.36 and 191,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,848.56, 376,530.36 and 191,296.56 is: 263,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,848.56 : 376,530.36 = 191,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,848.56/376,530.36 = 191,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,848.56x = 376,530.36 × 191,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,848.56x = 72,028,962,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,028,962,603.56/272,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,988.80

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