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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,656.40, 409,003.80 and 154,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,656.40, 409,003.80 and 154,384.40 is: 231,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,656.40 : 409,003.80 = 154,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,656.40/409,003.80 = 154,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,656.40x = 409,003.80 × 154,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,656.40x = 63,143,806,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143,806,260.72/272,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,587.47

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