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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,998.76, 409,530.95 and 258,068.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,998.76, 409,530.95 and 258,068.84 is: 387,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,998.76 : 409,530.95 = 258,068.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,998.76/409,530.95 = 258,068.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,998.76x = 409,530.95 × 258,068.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,998.76x = 105,687,175,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,687,175,920.25/272,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,134.27

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