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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,019.36, 407,613.33 and 114,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,019.36, 407,613.33 and 114,161.70 is: 171,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,019.36 : 407,613.33 = 114,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,019.36/407,613.33 = 114,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,019.36x = 407,613.33 × 114,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,019.36x = 46,533,830,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533,830,695.46/272,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,068.08

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