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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,294.40, 408,441.60 and 202,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,294.40, 408,441.60 and 202,310.40 is: 303,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,294.40 : 408,441.60 = 202,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,294.40/408,441.60 = 202,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,294.40x = 408,441.60 × 202,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,294.40x = 82,631,983,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,631,983,472.64/272,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,465.60

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