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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,057.70, 459,086.55 and 272,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,057.70, 459,086.55 and 272,815.30 is: 409,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,057.70 : 459,086.55 = 272,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,057.70/459,086.55 = 272,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,057.70x = 459,086.55 × 272,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,057.70x = 125,245,834,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,245,834,864.22/306,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,222.95

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