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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,655.60, 409,608.60 and 194,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,655.60, 409,608.60 and 194,923.60 is: 291,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,655.60 : 409,608.60 = 194,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,655.60/409,608.60 = 194,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,655.60x = 409,608.60 × 194,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,655.60x = 79,842,382,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,842,382,902.96/273,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,762.28

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