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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,014.92, 376,952.70 and 191,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,014.92, 376,952.70 and 191,516.44 is: 264,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,014.92 : 376,952.70 = 191,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,014.92/376,952.70 = 191,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,014.92x = 376,952.70 × 191,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,014.92x = 72,192,639,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,192,639,152.39/273,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,427.45

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