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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,745.77, 376,743.92 and 207,819.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,745.77, 376,743.92 and 207,819.18 is: 287,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,745.77 : 376,743.92 = 207,819.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,745.77/376,743.92 = 207,819.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,745.77x = 376,743.92 × 207,819.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,745.77x = 78,294,611,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,294,611,485.29/272,745.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,060.78

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