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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,220.40, 408,330.60 and 202,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,220.40, 408,330.60 and 202,236.40 is: 303,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,220.40 : 408,330.60 = 202,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,220.40/408,330.60 = 202,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,220.40x = 408,330.60 × 202,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,220.40x = 82,579,310,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,579,310,553.84/272,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,354.60

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