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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,311.20, 408,626.64 and 114,527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,311.20, 408,626.64 and 114,527.52 is: 171,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,311.20 : 408,626.64 = 114,527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,311.20/408,626.64 = 114,527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,311.20x = 408,626.64 × 114,527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,311.20x = 46,798,995,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,798,995,685.13/272,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,858.50

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