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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,215.10, 408,031.05 and 122,429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,215.10, 408,031.05 and 122,429.90 is: 183,513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,215.10 : 408,031.05 = 122,429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,215.10/408,031.05 = 122,429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,215.10x = 408,031.05 × 122,429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,215.10x = 49,955,200,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955,200,648.40/272,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,513.70

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