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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,562.84, 376,032.24 and 201,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,562.84, 376,032.24 and 201,113.28 is: 277,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,562.84 : 376,032.24 = 201,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,562.84/376,032.24 = 201,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,562.84x = 376,032.24 × 201,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,562.84x = 75,625,077,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,625,077,172.15/272,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,459.24

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