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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,069.80, 408,104.70 and 254,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,069.80, 408,104.70 and 254,444.20 is: 381,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,069.80 : 408,104.70 = 254,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,069.80/408,104.70 = 254,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,069.80x = 408,104.70 × 254,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,069.80x = 103,839,873,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,839,873,907.74/272,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,666.30

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