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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,059.20, 408,088.80 and 209,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,059.20, 408,088.80 and 209,851.20 is: 314,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,059.20 : 408,088.80 = 209,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,059.20/408,088.80 = 209,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,059.20x = 408,088.80 × 209,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,059.20x = 85,637,924,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,637,924,386.56/272,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,776.80

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