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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,409.84, 408,954.96 and 184,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,409.84, 408,954.96 and 184,055.04 is: 276,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,409.84 : 408,954.96 = 184,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,409.84/408,954.96 = 184,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,409.84x = 408,954.96 × 184,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,409.84x = 75,270,221,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,270,221,521.00/272,409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,312.42

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