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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,663.28, 376,199.64 and 175,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,663.28, 376,199.64 and 175,826.16 is: 242,591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,663.28 : 376,199.64 = 175,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,663.28/376,199.64 = 175,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,663.28x = 376,199.64 × 175,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,663.28x = 66,145,738,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145,738,094.58/272,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,591.29

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