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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,211.20, 409,816.80 and 189,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,211.20, 409,816.80 and 189,230.40 is: 283,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,211.20 : 409,816.80 = 189,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,211.20/409,816.80 = 189,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,211.20x = 409,816.80 × 189,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,211.20x = 77,549,796,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,549,796,990.72/273,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,845.60

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