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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,583.20, 409,312.20 and 184,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,583.20, 409,312.20 and 184,228.40 is: 276,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,583.20 : 409,312.20 = 184,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,583.20/409,312.20 = 184,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,583.20x = 409,312.20 × 184,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,583.20x = 75,406,931,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,406,931,706.48/272,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,638.22

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