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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,486.40, 408,729.60 and 154,388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,486.40, 408,729.60 and 154,388.40 is: 231,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,486.40 : 408,729.60 = 154,388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,486.40/408,729.60 = 154,388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,486.40x = 408,729.60 × 154,388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,486.40x = 63,103,108,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103,108,976.64/272,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,582.60

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