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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,015.53, 381,190.56 and 190,197.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,015.53, 381,190.56 and 190,197.65 is: 262,671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,015.53 : 381,190.56 = 190,197.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,015.53/381,190.56 = 190,197.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,015.53x = 381,190.56 × 190,197.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,015.53x = 72,501,548,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501,548,953.92/276,015.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,671.99

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