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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,207.22, 408,044.74 and 122,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,207.22, 408,044.74 and 122,485.20 is: 183,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,207.22 : 408,044.74 = 122,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,207.22/408,044.74 = 122,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,207.22x = 408,044.74 × 122,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,207.22x = 49,979,441,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,441,587.85/272,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,608.07

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