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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,912.30, 409,368.45 and 267,080.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,912.30, 409,368.45 and 267,080.30 is: 400,620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,912.30 : 409,368.45 = 267,080.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,912.30/409,368.45 = 267,080.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,912.30x = 409,368.45 × 267,080.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,912.30x = 109,334,248,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,334,248,436.54/272,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,620.45

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