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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,060.64, 419,722.08 and 272,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,060.64, 419,722.08 and 272,174.40 is: 375,706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,060.64 : 419,722.08 = 272,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,060.64/419,722.08 = 272,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,060.64x = 419,722.08 × 272,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,060.64x = 114,237,605,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,237,605,290.75/304,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,706.65

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