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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,569.31, 376,044.75 and 272,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,569.31, 376,044.75 and 272,148.94 is: 375,464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,569.31 : 376,044.75 = 272,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,569.31/376,044.75 = 272,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,569.31x = 376,044.75 × 272,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,569.31x = 102,340,179,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,340,179,164.95/272,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,464.79

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