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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,802.60, 409,276.80 and 243,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,802.60, 409,276.80 and 243,423.90 is: 365,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,802.60 : 409,276.80 = 243,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,802.60/409,276.80 = 243,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,802.60x = 409,276.80 × 243,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,802.60x = 99,627,754,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,627,754,835.52/272,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,200.90

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