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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,017.80, 408,026.70 and 266,185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,017.80, 408,026.70 and 266,185.80 is: 399,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,017.80 : 408,026.70 = 266,185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,017.80/408,026.70 = 266,185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,017.80x = 408,026.70 × 266,185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,017.80x = 108,610,913,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,610,913,560.86/272,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,278.70

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