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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,223.33, 408,194.46 and 122,335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,223.33, 408,194.46 and 122,335.53 is: 183,440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,223.33 : 408,194.46 = 122,335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,223.33/408,194.46 = 122,335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,223.33x = 408,194.46 × 122,335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,223.33x = 49,936,685,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936,685,607.16/272,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,440.14

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