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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,623.40, 408,999.90 and 114,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,623.40, 408,999.90 and 114,770.60 is: 172,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,623.40 : 408,999.90 = 114,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,623.40/408,999.90 = 114,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,623.40x = 408,999.90 × 114,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,623.40x = 46,941,163,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,163,922.94/272,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,183.18

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