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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,045.40, 408,068.10 and 172,318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,045.40, 408,068.10 and 172,318.20 is: 258,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,045.40 : 408,068.10 = 172,318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,045.40/408,068.10 = 172,318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,045.40x = 408,068.10 × 172,318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,045.40x = 70,317,560,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,317,560,469.42/272,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,477.30

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