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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,847.80, 409,271.70 and 253,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,847.80, 409,271.70 and 253,164.80 is: 379,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,847.80 : 409,271.70 = 253,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,847.80/409,271.70 = 253,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,847.80x = 409,271.70 × 253,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,847.80x = 103,613,188,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,613,188,076.16/272,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,747.20

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