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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,180.08, 610,035.30 and 272,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,180.08, 610,035.30 and 272,118.96 is: 375,417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,180.08 : 610,035.30 = 272,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,180.08/610,035.30 = 272,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,180.08x = 610,035.30 × 272,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,180.08x = 166,002,171,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,002,171,399.29/442,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,417.57

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