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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,314.20, 408,631.14 and 114,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,314.20, 408,631.14 and 114,530.52 is: 171,863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,314.20 : 408,631.14 = 114,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,314.20/408,631.14 = 114,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,314.20x = 408,631.14 × 114,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,314.20x = 46,800,736,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800,736,952.39/272,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,863.01

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