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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,536.46, 408,804.80 and 122,601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,536.46, 408,804.80 and 122,601.61 is: 183,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,536.46 : 408,804.80 = 122,601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,536.46/408,804.80 = 122,601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,536.46x = 408,804.80 × 122,601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,536.46x = 50,120,126,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,120,126,655.73/272,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,902.46

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