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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,162.08, 610,010.46 and 272,100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,162.08, 610,010.46 and 272,100.96 is: 375,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,162.08 : 610,010.46 = 272,100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,162.08/610,010.46 = 272,100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,162.08x = 610,010.46 × 272,100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,162.08x = 165,984,431,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,984,431,776.04/442,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,392.73

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