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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,333.12, 375,555.82 and 181,692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,333.12, 375,555.82 and 181,692.76 is: 250,559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,333.12 : 375,555.82 = 181,692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,333.12/375,555.82 = 181,692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,333.12x = 375,555.82 × 181,692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,333.12x = 68,235,773,469.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,235,773,469.86/272,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,559.95

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