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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,307.11, 408,504.41 and 114,580.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,307.11, 408,504.41 and 114,580.67 is: 171,889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,307.11 : 408,504.41 = 114,580.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,307.11/408,504.41 = 114,580.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,307.11x = 408,504.41 × 114,580.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,307.11x = 46,806,708,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806,708,995.75/272,307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,889.41

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