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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,028.90, 408,043.35 and 202,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,028.90, 408,043.35 and 202,044.90 is: 303,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028.90 : 408,043.35 = 202,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028.90/408,043.35 = 202,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028.90x = 408,043.35 × 202,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028.90x = 82,443,077,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,443,077,846.42/272,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,067.35

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