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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,295.52, 408,194.16 and 114,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,295.52, 408,194.16 and 114,535.04 is: 171,697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,295.52 : 408,194.16 = 114,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,295.52/408,194.16 = 114,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,295.52x = 408,194.16 × 114,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,295.52x = 46,752,534,443.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,752,534,443.37/272,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,697.77

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