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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,431.40, 410,147.10 and 194,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,431.40, 410,147.10 and 194,699.40 is: 292,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,431.40 : 410,147.10 = 194,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,431.40/410,147.10 = 194,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,431.40x = 410,147.10 × 194,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,431.40x = 79,855,394,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,855,394,281.74/273,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,049.10

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