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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,573.32, 376,050.26 and 272,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,573.32, 376,050.26 and 272,152.94 is: 375,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,573.32 : 376,050.26 = 272,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,573.32/376,050.26 = 272,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,573.32x = 376,050.26 × 272,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,573.32x = 102,343,183,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,343,183,846.76/272,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,470.29

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