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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,037.20, 408,055.80 and 261,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,037.20, 408,055.80 and 261,669.20 is: 392,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,037.20 : 408,055.80 = 261,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,037.20/408,055.80 = 261,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,037.20x = 408,055.80 × 261,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,037.20x = 106,775,634,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,775,634,741.36/272,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,503.80

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