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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,337.12, 375,561.36 and 181,696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,337.12, 375,561.36 and 181,696.77 is: 250,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,337.12 : 375,561.36 = 181,696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,337.12/375,561.36 = 181,696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,337.12x = 375,561.36 × 181,696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,337.12x = 68,238,286,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238,286,048.81/272,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,565.50

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