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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,691, 469,253.22 and 272,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,691, 469,253.22 and 272,156.44 is: 375,960.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,691 : 469,253.22 = 272,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,691/469,253.22 = 272,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,691x = 469,253.22 × 272,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,691x = 127,710,285,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,710,285,813.74/339,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,960.17

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