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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,093.80, 408,140.70 and 183,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,093.80, 408,140.70 and 183,620.20 is: 275,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,093.80 : 408,140.70 = 183,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,093.80/408,140.70 = 183,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,093.80x = 408,140.70 × 183,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,093.80x = 74,942,876,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942,876,962.14/272,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,430.30

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