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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,265.12, 375,400.44 and 176,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,265.12, 375,400.44 and 176,736.96 is: 243,685.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,265.12 : 375,400.44 = 176,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,265.12/375,400.44 = 176,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,265.12x = 375,400.44 × 176,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,265.12x = 66,347,132,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347,132,548.26/272,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,685.76

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