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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,360.48, 408,627.92 and 112,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,360.48, 408,627.92 and 112,511.52 is: 168,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,360.48 : 408,627.92 = 112,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,360.48/408,627.92 = 112,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,360.48x = 408,627.92 × 112,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,360.48x = 45,975,348,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,975,348,393.64/272,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,803.30

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