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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,741.28, 376,306.92 and 175,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,741.28, 376,306.92 and 175,904.16 is: 242,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,741.28 : 376,306.92 = 175,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,741.28/376,306.92 = 175,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,741.28x = 376,306.92 × 175,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,741.28x = 66,193,952,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,193,952,664.79/272,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,698.69

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