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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,034.30, 408,051.45 and 124,578.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,034.30, 408,051.45 and 124,578.30 is: 186,867.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,034.30 : 408,051.45 = 124,578.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,034.30/408,051.45 = 124,578.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,034.30x = 408,051.45 × 124,578.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,034.30x = 50,834,355,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,834,355,953.54/272,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,867.45

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