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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,191.72, 535,914.84 and 272,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,191.72, 535,914.84 and 272,261.21 is: 375,867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,191.72 : 535,914.84 = 272,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,191.72/535,914.84 = 272,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,191.72x = 535,914.84 × 272,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,191.72x = 145,908,822,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,908,822,795.36/388,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,867.94

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