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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,315.40, 412,973.10 and 191,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,315.40, 412,973.10 and 191,334.60 is: 287,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,315.40 : 412,973.10 = 191,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,315.40/412,973.10 = 191,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,315.40x = 412,973.10 × 191,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,315.40x = 79,016,042,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016,042,899.26/275,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,001.90

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