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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,277.60, 408,853.80 and 205,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,277.60, 408,853.80 and 205,792.80 is: 309,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,277.60 : 408,853.80 = 205,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,277.60/408,853.80 = 205,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,277.60x = 408,853.80 × 205,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,277.60x = 84,139,168,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,139,168,292.64/272,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,019.80

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