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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,995.26, 409,525.70 and 258,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,995.26, 409,525.70 and 258,065.34 is: 387,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,995.26 : 409,525.70 = 258,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,995.26/409,525.70 = 258,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,995.26x = 409,525.70 × 258,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,995.26x = 105,684,387,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,684,387,718.91/272,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,129.02

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