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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,478.74, 376,125.28 and 204,692.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,478.74, 376,125.28 and 204,692.33 is: 282,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,478.74 : 376,125.28 = 204,692.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,478.74/376,125.28 = 204,692.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,478.74x = 376,125.28 × 204,692.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,478.74x = 76,989,960,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,989,960,363.68/272,478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,554.01

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