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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,034.84, 375,481.98 and 176,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,034.84, 375,481.98 and 176,535.72 is: 243,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,034.84 : 375,481.98 = 176,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,034.84/375,481.98 = 176,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,034.84x = 375,481.98 × 176,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,034.84x = 66,285,981,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285,981,686.33/272,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,667.25

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