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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,152.40, 408,228.60 and 124,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,152.40, 408,228.60 and 124,408.40 is: 186,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,152.40 : 408,228.60 = 124,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,152.40/408,228.60 = 124,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,152.40x = 408,228.60 × 124,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,152.40x = 50,787,066,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,787,066,960.24/272,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,612.60

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