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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,022.70, 408,034.05 and 261,654.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,022.70, 408,034.05 and 261,654.70 is: 392,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,022.70 : 408,034.05 = 261,654.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,022.70/408,034.05 = 261,654.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,022.70x = 408,034.05 × 261,654.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,022.70x = 106,764,026,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,764,026,942.54/272,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,482.05

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