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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,045.92, 374,230.08 and 207,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,045.92, 374,230.08 and 207,272.64 is: 286,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,045.92 : 374,230.08 = 207,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,045.92/374,230.08 = 207,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,045.92x = 374,230.08 × 207,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,045.92x = 77,567,656,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,567,656,649.01/271,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,179.02

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