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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,110.40, 408,230.40 and 114,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,110.40, 408,230.40 and 114,257.60 is: 171,413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,110.40 : 408,230.40 = 114,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,110.40/408,230.40 = 114,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,110.40x = 408,230.40 × 114,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,110.40x = 46,643,425,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,643,425,751.04/272,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,413.61

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