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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,661.60, 409,617.60 and 194,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,661.60, 409,617.60 and 194,929.60 is: 291,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,661.60 : 409,617.60 = 194,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,661.60/409,617.60 = 194,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,661.60x = 409,617.60 × 194,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,661.60x = 79,846,594,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,846,594,920.96/273,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,771.28

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