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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,892.20, 410,838.30 and 189,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,892.20, 410,838.30 and 189,911.40 is: 284,867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,892.20 : 410,838.30 = 189,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,892.20/410,838.30 = 189,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,892.20x = 410,838.30 × 189,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,892.20x = 78,022,876,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,022,876,726.62/273,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,867.10

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