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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,058.02, 408,022.23 and 114,289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,058.02, 408,022.23 and 114,289.54 is: 171,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,058.02 : 408,022.23 = 114,289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,058.02/408,022.23 = 114,289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,058.02x = 408,022.23 × 114,289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,058.02x = 46,632,672,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,632,672,976.47/272,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,407.09

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