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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,074.46, 407,695.89 and 114,216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,074.46, 407,695.89 and 114,216.26 is: 171,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,074.46 : 407,695.89 = 114,216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,074.46/407,695.89 = 114,216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,074.46x = 407,695.89 × 114,216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,074.46x = 46,565,499,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565,499,773.17/272,074.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,149.84

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