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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,162.70, 408,049.65 and 122,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,162.70, 408,049.65 and 122,280.30 is: 183,333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,162.70 : 408,049.65 = 122,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,162.70/408,049.65 = 122,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,162.70x = 408,049.65 × 122,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,162.70x = 49,896,433,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,896,433,616.90/272,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,333.11

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