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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,085.06, 406,070.09 and 264,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,085.06, 406,070.09 and 264,999.18 is: 395,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,085.06 : 406,070.09 = 264,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,085.06/406,070.09 = 264,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,085.06x = 406,070.09 × 264,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,085.06x = 107,608,239,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,608,239,547.53/272,085.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,494.85

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