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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,982.72, 376,572.24 and 187,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,982.72, 376,572.24 and 187,952.16 is: 259,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,982.72 : 376,572.24 = 187,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,982.72/376,572.24 = 187,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,982.72x = 376,572.24 × 187,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,982.72x = 70,777,565,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,777,565,904.04/272,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,274.89

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