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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,427.60, 413,141.40 and 191,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,427.60, 413,141.40 and 191,446.80 is: 287,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,427.60 : 413,141.40 = 191,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,427.60/413,141.40 = 191,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,427.60x = 413,141.40 × 191,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,427.60x = 79,094,598,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,094,598,977.52/275,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,170.20

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