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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,444.20, 408,666.30 and 122,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,444.20, 408,666.30 and 122,756.20 is: 184,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,444.20 : 408,666.30 = 122,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,444.20/408,666.30 = 122,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,444.20x = 408,666.30 × 122,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,444.20x = 50,166,322,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,166,322,056.06/272,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,134.30

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