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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,329.12, 375,550.32 and 181,688.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,329.12, 375,550.32 and 181,688.77 is: 250,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,329.12 : 375,550.32 = 181,688.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,329.12/375,550.32 = 181,688.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,329.12x = 375,550.32 × 181,688.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,329.12x = 68,233,275,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,233,275,713.91/272,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,554.46

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