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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,914.40, 409,371.60 and 183,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,914.40, 409,371.60 and 183,684.80 is: 275,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,914.40 : 409,371.60 = 183,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,914.40/409,371.60 = 183,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,914.40x = 409,371.60 × 183,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,914.40x = 75,195,340,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,195,340,471.68/272,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,527.20

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