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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,356.80, 408,535.20 and 132,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,356.80, 408,535.20 and 132,388.80 is: 198,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,356.80 : 408,535.20 = 132,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,356.80/408,535.20 = 132,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,356.80x = 408,535.20 × 132,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,356.80x = 54,085,484,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,484,885.76/272,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,583.20

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