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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,942.52, 381,089.79 and 190,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,942.52, 381,089.79 and 190,124.64 is: 262,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,942.52 : 381,089.79 = 190,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,942.52/381,089.79 = 190,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,942.52x = 381,089.79 × 190,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,942.52x = 72,454,559,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,454,559,131.43/275,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,571.20

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