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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,005.60, 407,086.80 and 272,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,005.60, 407,086.80 and 272,005.60 is: 407,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,005.60 : 407,086.80 = 272,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,005.60/407,086.80 = 272,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,005.60x = 407,086.80 × 272,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,005.60x = 110,729,889,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,729,889,286.08/272,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,086.80

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