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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,186.91, 408,234.15 and 82,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,186.91, 408,234.15 and 82,601.55 is: 123,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,186.91 : 408,234.15 = 82,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,186.91/408,234.15 = 82,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,186.91x = 408,234.15 × 82,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,186.91x = 33,720,773,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720,773,552.93/272,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,888.30

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