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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,038.20, 408,057.30 and 261,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,038.20, 408,057.30 and 261,670.20 is: 392,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,038.20 : 408,057.30 = 261,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,038.20/408,057.30 = 261,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,038.20x = 408,057.30 × 261,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,038.20x = 106,776,435,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,776,435,302.46/272,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,505.30

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