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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,209.20, 409,813.80 and 189,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,209.20, 409,813.80 and 189,228.40 is: 283,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,209.20 : 409,813.80 = 189,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,209.20/409,813.80 = 189,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,209.20x = 409,813.80 × 189,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,209.20x = 77,548,409,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,548,409,671.92/273,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,842.60

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