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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,666.30, 408,999.45 and 154,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,666.30, 408,999.45 and 154,568.30 is: 231,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,666.30 : 408,999.45 = 154,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,666.30/408,999.45 = 154,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,666.30x = 408,999.45 × 154,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,666.30x = 63,218,349,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,218,349,687.44/272,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,852.45

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