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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,368.80, 408,553.20 and 132,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,368.80, 408,553.20 and 132,400.80 is: 198,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,368.80 : 408,553.20 = 132,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,368.80/408,553.20 = 132,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,368.80x = 408,553.20 × 132,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,368.80x = 54,092,770,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092,770,522.56/272,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,601.20

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