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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,855.40, 410,157.90 and 194,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,855.40, 410,157.90 and 194,512.20 is: 292,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,855.40 : 410,157.90 = 194,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,855.40/410,157.90 = 194,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,855.40x = 410,157.90 × 194,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,855.40x = 79,780,715,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,780,715,476.38/272,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,391.92

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