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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,110.66, 375,503.25 and 175,318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,110.66, 375,503.25 and 175,318.59 is: 241,933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,110.66 : 375,503.25 = 175,318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,110.66/375,503.25 = 175,318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,110.66x = 375,503.25 × 175,318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,110.66x = 65,832,699,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,832,699,453.82/272,110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,933.56

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