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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,590.20, 409,274.10 and 206,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,590.20, 409,274.10 and 206,494.20 is: 310,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,590.20 : 409,274.10 = 206,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,590.20/409,274.10 = 206,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,590.20x = 409,274.10 × 206,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,590.20x = 84,512,727,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,512,727,860.22/272,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,035.83

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