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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,601.60, 408,902.40 and 255,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,601.60, 408,902.40 and 255,105.60 is: 382,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,601.60 : 408,902.40 = 255,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,601.60/408,902.40 = 255,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,601.60x = 408,902.40 × 255,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,601.60x = 104,313,292,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,313,292,093.44/272,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,658.40

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