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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,199.92, 408,209.16 and 114,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,199.92, 408,209.16 and 114,398.96 is: 171,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,199.92 : 408,209.16 = 114,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,199.92/408,209.16 = 114,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,199.92x = 408,209.16 × 114,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,199.92x = 46,698,703,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698,703,366.47/272,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,560.31

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