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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,218.10, 408,035.55 and 122,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,218.10, 408,035.55 and 122,432.90 is: 183,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,218.10 : 408,035.55 = 122,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,218.10/408,035.55 = 122,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,218.10x = 408,035.55 × 122,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,218.10x = 49,956,975,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956,975,689.60/272,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,518.20

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