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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,909.40, 409,364.10 and 183,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,909.40, 409,364.10 and 183,679.80 is: 275,519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,909.40 : 409,364.10 = 183,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,909.40/409,364.10 = 183,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,909.40x = 409,364.10 × 183,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,909.40x = 75,191,916,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,191,916,015.18/272,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,519.70

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