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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,274.40, 408,411.60 and 154,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,274.40, 408,411.60 and 154,176.40 is: 231,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,274.40 : 408,411.60 = 154,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,274.40/408,411.60 = 154,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,274.40x = 408,411.60 × 154,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,274.40x = 62,967,430,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,967,430,206.24/272,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,264.60

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