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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,195.20, 610,156.80 and 272,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,195.20, 610,156.80 and 272,419.20 is: 375,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,195.20 : 610,156.80 = 272,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,195.20/610,156.80 = 272,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,195.20x = 610,156.80 × 272,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,195.20x = 166,218,427,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,218,427,330.56/442,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,893.78

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