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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,606.55, 408,909.83 and 122,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,606.55, 408,909.83 and 122,671.68 is: 184,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,606.55 : 408,909.83 = 122,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,606.55/408,909.83 = 122,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,606.55x = 408,909.83 × 122,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,606.55x = 50,161,653,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,161,653,667.84/272,606.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,007.51

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