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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,502.90, 381,815.10 and 272,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,502.90, 381,815.10 and 272,502.90 is: 381,815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,502.90 : 381,815.10 = 272,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,502.90/381,815.10 = 272,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,502.90x = 381,815.10 × 272,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,502.90x = 104,045,722,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,045,722,013.79/272,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,815.10

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