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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,283.68, 408,425.52 and 124,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,283.68, 408,425.52 and 124,436 is: 186,654

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,283.68 : 408,425.52 = 124,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,283.68/408,425.52 = 124,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,283.68x = 408,425.52 × 124,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,283.68x = 50,822,838,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822,838,006.72/272,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,654

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