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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,633.80, 408,950.70 and 184,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,633.80, 408,950.70 and 184,160.20 is: 276,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,633.80 : 408,950.70 = 184,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,633.80/408,950.70 = 184,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,633.80x = 408,950.70 × 184,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,633.80x = 75,312,442,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,312,442,702.14/272,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,240.30

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