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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,600.68, 408,966.60 and 114,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,600.68, 408,966.60 and 114,874.24 is: 172,339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,600.68 : 408,966.60 = 114,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,600.68/408,966.60 = 114,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,600.68x = 408,966.60 × 114,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,600.68x = 46,979,727,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,979,727,360.38/272,600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,339.00

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