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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,906.40, 409,359.60 and 154,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,906.40, 409,359.60 and 154,808.40 is: 232,212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,906.40 : 409,359.60 = 154,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,906.40/409,359.60 = 154,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,906.40x = 409,359.60 × 154,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,906.40x = 63,372,304,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,372,304,700.64/272,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,212.60

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