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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,247.60, 408,371.40 and 266,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,247.60, 408,371.40 and 266,998.80 is: 400,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,247.60 : 408,371.40 = 266,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,247.60/408,371.40 = 266,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,247.60x = 408,371.40 × 266,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,247.60x = 109,034,673,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,034,673,754.32/272,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,498.20

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