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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,039.20, 408,058.80 and 261,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,039.20, 408,058.80 and 261,671.20 is: 392,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,039.20 : 408,058.80 = 261,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,039.20/408,058.80 = 261,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,039.20x = 408,058.80 × 261,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,039.20x = 106,777,235,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,777,235,866.56/272,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,506.80

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