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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,036.70, 408,055.05 and 261,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,036.70, 408,055.05 and 261,668.70 is: 392,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,036.70 : 408,055.05 = 261,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,036.70/408,055.05 = 261,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,036.70x = 408,055.05 × 261,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,036.70x = 106,775,234,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,775,234,461.94/272,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,503.05

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