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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.70, 408,424.35 and 153,925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.70, 408,424.35 and 153,925.70 is: 231,108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.70 : 408,424.35 = 153,925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.70/408,424.35 = 153,925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.70x = 408,424.35 × 153,925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.70x = 62,867,003,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,867,003,970.80/272,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,108.55

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