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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,062.80, 408,094.20 and 267,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,062.80, 408,094.20 and 267,397.20 is: 401,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,062.80 : 408,094.20 = 267,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,062.80/408,094.20 = 267,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,062.80x = 408,094.20 × 267,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,062.80x = 109,123,246,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,123,246,416.24/272,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,095.80

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