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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,448.08, 408,140.76 and 153,760.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,448.08, 408,140.76 and 153,760.40 is: 230,340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,448.08 : 408,140.76 = 153,760.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,448.08/408,140.76 = 153,760.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,448.08x = 408,140.76 × 153,760.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,448.08x = 62,755,886,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,886,513.90/272,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,340.72

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