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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,111.40, 408,021.30 and 114,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,111.40, 408,021.30 and 114,161.40 is: 171,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,111.40 : 408,021.30 = 114,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,111.40/408,021.30 = 114,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,111.40x = 408,021.30 × 114,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,111.40x = 46,580,282,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,580,282,837.82/272,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,180.93

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