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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,892.30, 409,338.45 and 202,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,892.30, 409,338.45 and 202,908.30 is: 304,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,892.30 : 409,338.45 = 202,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,892.30/409,338.45 = 202,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,892.30x = 409,338.45 × 202,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,892.30x = 83,058,169,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058,169,014.14/272,892.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,362.45

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