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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,015.92, 376,954.08 and 191,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,015.92, 376,954.08 and 191,517.44 is: 264,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,015.92 : 376,954.08 = 191,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,015.92/376,954.08 = 191,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,015.92x = 376,954.08 × 191,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,015.92x = 72,193,280,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193,280,399.16/273,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,428.83

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