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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,570.31, 376,046.13 and 272,149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,570.31, 376,046.13 and 272,149.94 is: 375,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,570.31 : 376,046.13 = 272,149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,570.31/376,046.13 = 272,149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,570.31x = 376,046.13 × 272,149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,570.31x = 102,340,931,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,340,931,716.73/272,570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,466.18

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