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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,332.80, 408,499.20 and 183,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,332.80, 408,499.20 and 183,859.20 is: 275,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,332.80 : 408,499.20 = 183,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,332.80/408,499.20 = 183,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,332.80x = 408,499.20 × 183,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,332.80x = 75,106,336,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,106,336,112.64/272,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,788.80

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