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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,463.63, 376,083.33 and 175,667.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,463.63, 376,083.33 and 175,667.61 is: 242,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,463.63 : 376,083.33 = 175,667.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,463.63/376,083.33 = 175,667.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,463.63x = 376,083.33 × 175,667.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,463.63x = 66,065,659,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065,659,741.94/272,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,475.15

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