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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,042.40, 408,063.60 and 202,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,042.40, 408,063.60 and 202,058.40 is: 303,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,042.40 : 408,063.60 = 202,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,042.40/408,063.60 = 202,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,042.40x = 408,063.60 × 202,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,042.40x = 82,452,678,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,452,678,114.24/272,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,087.60

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