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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,071.46, 407,691.39 and 114,213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,071.46, 407,691.39 and 114,213.26 is: 171,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,071.46 : 407,691.39 = 114,213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,071.46/407,691.39 = 114,213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,071.46x = 407,691.39 × 114,213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,071.46x = 46,563,762,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563,762,725.83/272,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,145.34

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