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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,896.80, 409,345.20 and 202,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,896.80, 409,345.20 and 202,912.80 is: 304,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,896.80 : 409,345.20 = 202,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,896.80/409,345.20 = 202,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,896.80x = 409,345.20 × 202,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,896.80x = 83,061,380,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,061,380,698.56/272,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,369.20

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