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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,166.62, 408,259.04 and 209,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,166.62, 408,259.04 and 209,082.60 is: 313,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,166.62 : 408,259.04 = 209,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,166.62/408,259.04 = 209,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,166.62x = 408,259.04 × 209,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,166.62x = 85,359,860,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,359,860,511.29/272,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,630.90

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