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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,904.20, 410,856.30 and 189,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,904.20, 410,856.30 and 189,923.40 is: 284,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,904.20 : 410,856.30 = 189,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,904.20/410,856.30 = 189,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,904.20x = 410,856.30 × 189,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,904.20x = 78,031,225,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,031,225,407.42/273,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,885.10

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