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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,140.27, 408,069.77 and 122,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,140.27, 408,069.77 and 122,252.40 is: 183,315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,140.27 : 408,069.77 = 122,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,140.27/408,069.77 = 122,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,140.27x = 408,069.77 × 122,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,140.27x = 49,887,508,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887,508,138.69/272,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,315.42

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