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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,167.46, 610,017.88 and 272,106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,167.46, 610,017.88 and 272,106.34 is: 375,400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,167.46 : 610,017.88 = 272,106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,167.46/610,017.88 = 272,106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,167.46x = 610,017.88 × 272,106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,167.46x = 165,989,732,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,989,732,661.36/442,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,400.15

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