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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,307.80, 408,461.70 and 132,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,307.80, 408,461.70 and 132,339.80 is: 198,509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,307.80 : 408,461.70 = 132,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,307.80/408,461.70 = 132,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,307.80x = 408,461.70 × 132,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,307.80x = 54,055,739,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055,739,685.66/272,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,509.70

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