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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,353.40, 408,530.10 and 202,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,353.40, 408,530.10 and 202,369.40 is: 303,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,353.40 : 408,530.10 = 202,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,353.40/408,530.10 = 202,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,353.40x = 408,530.10 × 202,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,353.40x = 82,673,991,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,673,991,218.94/272,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,554.10

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