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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,134.62, 375,729.03 and 243,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,134.62, 375,729.03 and 243,365.04 is: 336,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,134.62 : 375,729.03 = 243,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,134.62/375,729.03 = 243,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,134.62x = 375,729.03 × 243,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,134.62x = 91,439,310,415.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,439,310,415.11/272,134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,007.64

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