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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,998.26, 409,530.20 and 258,068.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,998.26, 409,530.20 and 258,068.34 is: 387,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,998.26 : 409,530.20 = 258,068.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,998.26/409,530.20 = 258,068.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,998.26x = 409,530.20 × 258,068.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,998.26x = 105,686,777,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,686,777,603.53/272,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,133.52

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