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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,613.16, 376,179.78 and 201,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,613.16, 376,179.78 and 201,031.72 is: 277,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,613.16 : 376,179.78 = 201,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,613.16/376,179.78 = 201,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,613.16x = 376,179.78 × 201,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,613.16x = 75,624,068,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,624,068,202.62/272,613.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,404.32

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