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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,072.46, 407,692.89 and 114,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,072.46, 407,692.89 and 114,214.26 is: 171,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,072.46 : 407,692.89 = 114,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,072.46/407,692.89 = 114,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,072.46x = 407,692.89 × 114,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,072.46x = 46,564,341,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,564,341,738.61/272,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,146.84

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