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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,936.30, 409,404.45 and 202,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,936.30, 409,404.45 and 202,952.30 is: 304,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,936.30 : 409,404.45 = 202,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,936.30/409,404.45 = 202,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,936.30x = 409,404.45 × 202,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,936.30x = 83,089,574,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,089,574,757.74/272,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,428.45

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