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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,854.20, 409,281.30 and 188,873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,854.20, 409,281.30 and 188,873.40 is: 283,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,854.20 : 409,281.30 = 188,873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,854.20/409,281.30 = 188,873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,854.20x = 409,281.30 × 188,873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,854.20x = 77,302,350,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,302,350,687.42/272,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,310.10

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