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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,016.20, 408,024.30 and 209,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,016.20, 408,024.30 and 209,808.20 is: 314,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,016.20 : 408,024.30 = 209,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,016.20/408,024.30 = 209,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,016.20x = 408,024.30 × 209,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,016.20x = 85,606,843,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,606,843,939.26/272,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,712.30

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