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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,256.03, 408,134.97 and 114,495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,256.03, 408,134.97 and 114,495.57 is: 171,638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,256.03 : 408,134.97 = 114,495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,256.03/408,134.97 = 114,495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,256.03x = 408,134.97 × 114,495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,256.03x = 46,729,646,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729,646,027.08/272,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,638.61

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