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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,040.36, 375,469.44 and 173,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,040.36, 375,469.44 and 173,860.80 is: 239,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,040.36 : 375,469.44 = 173,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,040.36/375,469.44 = 173,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,040.36x = 375,469.44 × 173,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,040.36x = 65,279,417,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279,417,213.95/272,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,962.25

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