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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,819.80, 409,229.70 and 253,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,819.80, 409,229.70 and 253,136.80 is: 379,705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,819.80 : 409,229.70 = 253,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,819.80/409,229.70 = 253,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,819.80x = 409,229.70 × 253,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,819.80x = 103,591,096,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,591,096,722.96/272,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,705.20

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