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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,288.20, 408,432.30 and 154,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,288.20, 408,432.30 and 154,190.20 is: 231,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,288.20 : 408,432.30 = 154,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,288.20/408,432.30 = 154,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,288.20x = 408,432.30 × 154,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,288.20x = 62,976,258,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976,258,023.46/272,288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,285.30

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