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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,293.20, 408,439.80 and 219,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,293.20, 408,439.80 and 219,805.20 is: 329,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,293.20 : 408,439.80 = 219,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,293.20/408,439.80 = 219,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,293.20x = 408,439.80 × 219,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,293.20x = 89,777,191,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,777,191,926.96/272,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,707.80

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