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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,954.80, 409,432.20 and 193,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,954.80, 409,432.20 and 193,639.60 is: 290,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,954.80 : 409,432.20 = 193,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,954.80/409,432.20 = 193,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,954.80x = 409,432.20 × 193,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,954.80x = 79,282,287,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282,287,435.12/272,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,459.40

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