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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,051.52, 408,012.48 and 114,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,051.52, 408,012.48 and 114,283.04 is: 171,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,051.52 : 408,012.48 = 114,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,051.52/408,012.48 = 114,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,051.52x = 408,012.48 × 114,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,051.52x = 46,628,906,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,628,906,572.34/272,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,397.34

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