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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,863.80, 409,295.70 and 253,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,863.80, 409,295.70 and 253,180.80 is: 379,771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,863.80 : 409,295.70 = 253,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,863.80/409,295.70 = 253,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,863.80x = 409,295.70 × 253,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,863.80x = 103,625,812,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,625,812,762.56/272,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,771.20

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