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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,912.80, 409,369.20 and 253,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,912.80, 409,369.20 and 253,229.80 is: 379,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,912.80 : 409,369.20 = 253,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,912.80/409,369.20 = 253,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,912.80x = 409,369.20 × 253,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,912.80x = 103,664,480,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,664,480,642.16/272,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,844.70

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