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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,994.60, 409,491.90 and 178,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,994.60, 409,491.90 and 178,516.20 is: 267,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,994.60 : 409,491.90 = 178,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,994.60/409,491.90 = 178,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,994.60x = 409,491.90 × 178,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,994.60x = 73,100,937,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,100,937,918.78/272,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,774.30

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