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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,328.12, 375,548.94 and 181,687.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,328.12, 375,548.94 and 181,687.77 is: 250,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,328.12 : 375,548.94 = 181,687.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,328.12/375,548.94 = 181,687.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,328.12x = 375,548.94 × 181,687.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,328.12x = 68,232,649,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,232,649,434.46/272,328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,553.08

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