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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,273.58, 408,410.46 and 112,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,273.58, 408,410.46 and 112,347.18 is: 168,520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,273.58 : 408,410.46 = 112,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,273.58/408,410.46 = 112,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,273.58x = 408,410.46 × 112,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,273.58x = 45,883,763,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883,763,463.50/272,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,520.81

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