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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,167.52, 610,017.95 and 272,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,167.52, 610,017.95 and 272,106.40 is: 375,400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,167.52 : 610,017.95 = 272,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,167.52/610,017.95 = 272,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,167.52x = 610,017.95 × 272,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,167.52x = 165,989,787,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,989,787,465.10/442,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,400.23

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