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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,122.02, 408,033.27 and 101,257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,122.02, 408,033.27 and 101,257.38 is: 151,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,122.02 : 408,033.27 = 101,257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,122.02/408,033.27 = 101,257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,122.02x = 408,033.27 × 101,257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,122.02x = 41,316,379,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316,379,873.03/272,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,830.34

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