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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,554.88, 408,899.82 and 130,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,554.88, 408,899.82 and 130,508.24 is: 195,794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,554.88 : 408,899.82 = 130,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,554.88/408,899.82 = 130,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,554.88x = 408,899.82 × 130,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,554.88x = 53,364,795,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364,795,844.52/272,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,794.68

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