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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,695.80, 409,043.70 and 202,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,695.80, 409,043.70 and 202,711.80 is: 304,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,695.80 : 409,043.70 = 202,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,695.80/409,043.70 = 202,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,695.80x = 409,043.70 × 202,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,695.80x = 82,917,984,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,984,705.66/272,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,067.70

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