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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,079.69, 375,575.58 and 204,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,079.69, 375,575.58 and 204,292.41 is: 282,002.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,079.69 : 375,575.58 = 204,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,079.69/375,575.58 = 204,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,079.69x = 375,575.58 × 204,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,079.69x = 76,727,240,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,727,240,375.35/272,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,002.82

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