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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,246.80, 412,481.40 and 192,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,246.80, 412,481.40 and 192,043.60 is: 287,794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,246.80 : 412,481.40 = 192,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,246.80/412,481.40 = 192,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,246.80x = 412,481.40 × 192,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,246.80x = 79,214,412,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,214,412,989.04/275,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,794.13

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