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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,944.88, 408,807.96 and 209,296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,944.88, 408,807.96 and 209,296.23 is: 313,477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,944.88 : 408,807.96 = 209,296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,944.88/408,807.96 = 209,296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,944.88x = 408,807.96 × 209,296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,944.88x = 85,561,964,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,561,964,821.99/272,944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,477.08

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