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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,772.80, 376,324.58 and 272,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,772.80, 376,324.58 and 272,352.26 is: 375,744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,772.80 : 376,324.58 = 272,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,772.80/376,324.58 = 272,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,772.80x = 376,324.58 × 272,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,772.80x = 102,492,849,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,492,849,856.55/272,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,744.39

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