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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,309.40, 408,464.10 and 154,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,309.40, 408,464.10 and 154,211.40 is: 231,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,309.40 : 408,464.10 = 154,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,309.40/408,464.10 = 154,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,309.40x = 408,464.10 × 154,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,309.40x = 62,989,820,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989,820,710.74/272,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,317.10

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