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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,061.80, 408,092.70 and 254,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,061.80, 408,092.70 and 254,436.20 is: 381,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,061.80 : 408,092.70 = 254,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,061.80/408,092.70 = 254,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,061.80x = 408,092.70 × 254,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,061.80x = 103,833,555,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,833,555,835.74/272,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,654.30

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