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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,312.80, 408,469.20 and 132,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,312.80, 408,469.20 and 132,344.80 is: 198,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,312.80 : 408,469.20 = 132,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,312.80/408,469.20 = 132,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,312.80x = 408,469.20 × 132,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,312.80x = 54,058,774,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058,774,580.16/272,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,517.20

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