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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,845.80, 409,268.70 and 253,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,845.80, 409,268.70 and 253,162.80 is: 379,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,845.80 : 409,268.70 = 253,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,845.80/409,268.70 = 253,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,845.80x = 409,268.70 × 253,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,845.80x = 103,611,610,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,611,610,044.36/272,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,744.20

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