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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,298.70, 408,836.85 and 154,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,298.70, 408,836.85 and 154,200.70 is: 231,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,298.70 : 408,836.85 = 154,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,298.70/408,836.85 = 154,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,298.70x = 408,836.85 × 154,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,298.70x = 63,042,928,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,042,928,455.80/272,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,521.22

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