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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,894.40, 409,341.60 and 183,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,894.40, 409,341.60 and 183,664.80 is: 275,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,894.40 : 409,341.60 = 183,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,894.40/409,341.60 = 183,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,894.40x = 409,341.60 × 183,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,894.40x = 75,181,643,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,181,643,095.68/272,894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,497.20

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