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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,165.72, 375,635.20 and 175,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,165.72, 375,635.20 and 175,342.36 is: 242,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,165.72 : 375,635.20 = 175,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,165.72/375,635.20 = 175,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,165.72x = 375,635.20 × 175,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,165.72x = 65,864,762,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864,762,467.07/272,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,002.42

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