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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,937.60, 409,406.40 and 251,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,937.60, 409,406.40 and 251,942.40 is: 377,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,937.60 : 409,406.40 = 251,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,937.60/409,406.40 = 251,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,937.60x = 409,406.40 × 251,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,937.60x = 103,146,830,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,146,830,991.36/272,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,913.60

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