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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,526.06, 408,789.20 and 122,591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,526.06, 408,789.20 and 122,591.18 is: 183,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,526.06 : 408,789.20 = 122,591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,526.06/408,789.20 = 122,591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,526.06x = 408,789.20 × 122,591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,526.06x = 50,113,950,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,950,399.26/272,526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,886.82

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