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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,604.12, 408,314.88 and 132,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,604.12, 408,314.88 and 132,068.04 is: 197,815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,604.12 : 408,314.88 = 132,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,604.12/408,314.88 = 132,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,604.12x = 408,314.88 × 132,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,604.12x = 53,925,345,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925,345,904.44/272,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,815.59

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