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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,075.09, 375,568.25 and 181,397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,075.09, 375,568.25 and 181,397.97 is: 250,398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,075.09 : 375,568.25 = 181,397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,075.09/375,568.25 = 181,397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,075.09x = 375,568.25 × 181,397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,075.09x = 68,127,317,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,127,317,239.46/272,075.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,398.96

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