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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,164.89, 610,014.33 and 272,103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,164.89, 610,014.33 and 272,103.77 is: 375,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,164.89 : 610,014.33 = 272,103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,164.89/610,014.33 = 272,103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,164.89x = 610,014.33 × 272,103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,164.89x = 165,987,200,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,987,200,472.06/442,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,396.61

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