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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,007.20, 408,010.80 and 209,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,007.20, 408,010.80 and 209,021.60 is: 313,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,007.20 : 408,010.80 = 209,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,007.20/408,010.80 = 209,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,007.20x = 408,010.80 × 209,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,007.20x = 85,283,070,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283,070,233.28/272,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,532.40

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