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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,204.92, 408,216.66 and 114,403.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,204.92, 408,216.66 and 114,403.96 is: 171,567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,204.92 : 408,216.66 = 114,403.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,204.92/408,216.66 = 114,403.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,204.92x = 408,216.66 × 114,403.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,204.92x = 46,701,602,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,701,602,441.97/272,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,567.81

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