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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.40, 408,169.20 and 122,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.40, 408,169.20 and 122,369.60 is: 183,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.40 : 408,169.20 = 122,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.40/408,169.20 = 122,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.40x = 408,169.20 × 122,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.40x = 49,947,501,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947,501,736.32/272,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,614.72

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