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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,206.97, 408,044.36 and 122,484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,206.97, 408,044.36 and 122,484.95 is: 183,607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,206.97 : 408,044.36 = 122,484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,206.97/408,044.36 = 122,484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,206.97x = 408,044.36 × 122,484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,206.97x = 49,979,291,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,291,298.37/272,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,607.69

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