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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,162.64, 610,011.24 and 272,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,162.64, 610,011.24 and 272,101.52 is: 375,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,162.64 : 610,011.24 = 272,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,162.64/610,011.24 = 272,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,162.64x = 610,011.24 × 272,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,162.64x = 165,984,986,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,984,986,125.73/442,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,393.51

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