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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,451.07, 408,672.05 and 122,585.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,451.07, 408,672.05 and 122,585.27 is: 183,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,451.07 : 408,672.05 = 122,585.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,451.07/408,672.05 = 122,585.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,451.07x = 408,672.05 × 122,585.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,451.07x = 50,097,173,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097,173,999.46/272,451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,875.86

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