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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,101.14, 375,601.46 and 204,313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,101.14, 375,601.46 and 204,313.95 is: 282,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,101.14 : 375,601.46 = 204,313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,101.14/375,601.46 = 204,313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,101.14x = 375,601.46 × 204,313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,101.14x = 76,740,616,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,740,616,896.80/272,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,029.75

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