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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,849.56, 376,531.74 and 191,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,849.56, 376,531.74 and 191,297.56 is: 263,990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,849.56 : 376,531.74 = 191,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,849.56/376,531.74 = 191,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,849.56x = 376,531.74 × 191,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,849.56x = 72,029,603,124.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,029,603,124.55/272,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,990.18

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