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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.10, 381,234.40 and 272,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.10, 381,234.40 and 272,029.10 is: 381,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.10 : 381,234.40 = 272,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.10/381,234.40 = 272,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.10x = 381,234.40 × 272,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.10x = 103,706,850,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,706,850,721.04/272,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,234.40

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