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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,724.38, 376,037.61 and 186,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,724.38, 376,037.61 and 186,725.06 is: 257,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,724.38 : 376,037.61 = 186,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,724.38/376,037.61 = 186,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,724.38x = 376,037.61 × 186,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,724.38x = 70,215,645,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,215,645,289.51/272,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,460.10

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