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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,079.91, 412,535.77 and 190,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,079.91, 412,535.77 and 190,236.25 is: 285,296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,079.91 : 412,535.77 = 190,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,079.91/412,535.77 = 190,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,079.91x = 412,535.77 × 190,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,079.91x = 78,479,257,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,479,257,875.66/275,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,296.22

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