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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.07, 408,789.82 and 114,785.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.07, 408,789.82 and 114,785.11 is: 172,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.07 : 408,789.82 = 114,785.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.07/408,789.82 = 114,785.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.07x = 408,789.82 × 114,785.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.07x = 46,922,984,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,922,984,455.58/272,586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,140.07

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