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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,755.20, 410,632.80 and 189,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,755.20, 410,632.80 and 189,774.40 is: 284,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,755.20 : 410,632.80 = 189,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,755.20/410,632.80 = 189,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,755.20x = 410,632.80 × 189,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,755.20x = 77,927,593,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,927,593,240.32/273,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,661.60

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