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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,212.20, 409,818.30 and 189,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,212.20, 409,818.30 and 189,231.40 is: 283,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,212.20 : 409,818.30 = 189,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,212.20/409,818.30 = 189,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,212.20x = 409,818.30 × 189,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,212.20x = 77,550,490,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,550,490,654.62/273,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,847.10

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