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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,233.60, 408,058.80 and 122,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,233.60, 408,058.80 and 122,448.40 is: 183,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,233.60 : 408,058.80 = 122,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,233.60/408,058.80 = 122,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,233.60x = 408,058.80 × 122,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,233.60x = 49,966,147,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,966,147,165.92/272,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,541.44

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