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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,612.60, 409,544.10 and 194,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,612.60, 409,544.10 and 194,880.60 is: 291,697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,612.60 : 409,544.10 = 194,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,612.60/409,544.10 = 194,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,612.60x = 409,544.10 × 194,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,612.60x = 79,812,199,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,812,199,934.46/273,612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,697.82

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