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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,967.27, 379,057.20 and 193,046.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,967.27, 379,057.20 and 193,046.12 is: 266,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,967.27 : 379,057.20 = 193,046.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,967.27/379,057.20 = 193,046.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,967.27x = 379,057.20 × 193,046.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,967.27x = 73,175,519,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,175,519,822.78/274,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,124.48

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