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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,094.09, 406,083.51 and 265,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,094.09, 406,083.51 and 265,008.21 is: 395,508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,094.09 : 406,083.51 = 265,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,094.09/406,083.51 = 265,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,094.09x = 406,083.51 × 265,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,094.09x = 107,615,464,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,615,464,095.62/272,094.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,508.27

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