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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,301.80, 408,452.70 and 132,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,301.80, 408,452.70 and 132,333.80 is: 198,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,301.80 : 408,452.70 = 132,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,301.80/408,452.70 = 132,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,301.80x = 408,452.70 × 132,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,301.80x = 54,052,097,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052,097,911.26/272,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,500.70

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