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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,942.06, 411,043.41 and 189,831.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,942.06, 411,043.41 and 189,831.66 is: 284,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,942.06 : 411,043.41 = 189,831.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,942.06/411,043.41 = 189,831.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,942.06x = 411,043.41 × 189,831.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,942.06x = 78,029,052,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,029,052,852.36/273,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,837.80

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