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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,615.20, 412,501.20 and 192,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,615.20, 412,501.20 and 192,671.20 is: 288,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,615.20 : 412,501.20 = 192,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,615.20/412,501.20 = 192,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,615.20x = 412,501.20 × 192,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,615.20x = 79,477,101,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,477,101,205.44/275,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,362.55

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