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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,032.70, 408,049.05 and 261,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,032.70, 408,049.05 and 261,664.70 is: 392,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,032.70 : 408,049.05 = 261,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,032.70/408,049.05 = 261,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,032.70x = 408,049.05 × 261,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,032.70x = 106,772,032,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,772,032,253.54/272,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,497.05

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