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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,654, 408,981.04 and 124,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,654, 408,981.04 and 124,910 is: 187,365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,654 : 408,981.04 = 124,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,654/408,981.04 = 124,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,654x = 408,981.04 × 124,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,654x = 51,085,821,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085,821,706.40/272,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,365.02

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