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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,354.40, 408,385.80 and 114,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,354.40, 408,385.80 and 114,404.40 is: 171,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,354.40 : 408,385.80 = 114,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,354.40/408,385.80 = 114,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,354.40x = 408,385.80 × 114,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,354.40x = 46,721,132,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721,132,417.52/272,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,545.36

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