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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,332.12, 375,554.44 and 181,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,332.12, 375,554.44 and 181,691.76 is: 250,558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,332.12 : 375,554.44 = 181,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,332.12/375,554.44 = 181,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,332.12x = 375,554.44 × 181,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,332.12x = 68,235,147,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,235,147,179.41/272,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,558.57

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