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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,683.95, 380,488.92 and 189,570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,683.95, 380,488.92 and 189,570.83 is: 261,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,683.95 : 380,488.92 = 189,570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,683.95/380,488.92 = 189,570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,683.95x = 380,488.92 × 189,570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,683.95x = 72,129,598,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,129,598,467.76/275,683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,638.73

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