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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,039.10, 408,058.65 and 269,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,039.10, 408,058.65 and 269,414.70 is: 404,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,039.10 : 408,058.65 = 269,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,039.10/408,058.65 = 269,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,039.10x = 408,058.65 × 269,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,039.10x = 109,936,998,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,936,998,772.16/272,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,122.05

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