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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,135.62, 375,730.41 and 243,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,135.62, 375,730.41 and 243,366.04 is: 336,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,135.62 : 375,730.41 = 243,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,135.62/375,730.41 = 243,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,135.62x = 375,730.41 × 243,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,135.62x = 91,440,021,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,440,021,989.28/272,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,009.02

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