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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,241.92, 408,222.12 and 122,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,241.92, 408,222.12 and 122,354.12 is: 183,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,241.92 : 408,222.12 = 122,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,241.92/408,222.12 = 122,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,241.92x = 408,222.12 × 122,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,241.92x = 49,947,658,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947,658,257.13/272,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,467.92

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