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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,562.60, 409,281.30 and 206,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,562.60, 409,281.30 and 206,077.80 is: 309,447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,562.60 : 409,281.30 = 206,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,562.60/409,281.30 = 206,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,562.60x = 409,281.30 × 206,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,562.60x = 84,343,789,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,343,789,885.14/272,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,447.41

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