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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,912.40, 409,368.60 and 265,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,912.40, 409,368.60 and 265,136.40 is: 397,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,912.40 : 409,368.60 = 265,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,912.40/409,368.60 = 265,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,912.40x = 409,368.60 × 265,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,912.40x = 108,538,516,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,538,516,877.04/272,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,704.60

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