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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,003.80, 408,092.10 and 122,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,003.80, 408,092.10 and 122,186.20 is: 183,318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,003.80 : 408,092.10 = 122,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,003.80/408,092.10 = 122,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,003.80x = 408,092.10 × 122,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,003.80x = 49,863,222,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863,222,949.02/272,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,318.11

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