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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,610.12, 408,323.88 and 132,074.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,610.12, 408,323.88 and 132,074.04 is: 197,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,610.12 : 408,323.88 = 132,074.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,610.12/408,323.88 = 132,074.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,610.12x = 408,323.88 × 132,074.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,610.12x = 53,928,984,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928,984,460.08/272,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,824.59

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