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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,003.70, 408,005.55 and 209,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,003.70, 408,005.55 and 209,795.70 is: 314,693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,003.70 : 408,005.55 = 209,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,003.70/408,005.55 = 209,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,003.70x = 408,005.55 × 209,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,003.70x = 85,597,809,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,597,809,966.14/272,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,693.55

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