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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,177.08, 610,031.16 and 272,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,177.08, 610,031.16 and 272,115.96 is: 375,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,177.08 : 610,031.16 = 272,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,177.08/610,031.16 = 272,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,177.08x = 610,031.16 × 272,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,177.08x = 165,999,214,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,999,214,733.31/442,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,413.43

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