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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,370.30, 408,555.45 and 132,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,370.30, 408,555.45 and 132,402.30 is: 198,603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,370.30 : 408,555.45 = 132,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,370.30/408,555.45 = 132,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,370.30x = 408,555.45 × 132,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,370.30x = 54,093,681,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093,681,257.54/272,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,603.45

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