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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,934.80, 409,402.20 and 193,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,934.80, 409,402.20 and 193,619.60 is: 290,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,934.80 : 409,402.20 = 193,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,934.80/409,402.20 = 193,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,934.80x = 409,402.20 × 193,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,934.80x = 79,268,290,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,268,290,203.12/272,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,429.40

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