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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,667.58, 409,056.66 and 114,895.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,667.58, 409,056.66 and 114,895.96 is: 172,367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,667.58 : 409,056.66 = 114,895.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,667.58/409,056.66 = 114,895.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,667.58x = 409,056.66 × 114,895.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,667.58x = 46,998,957,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998,957,645.09/272,667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,367.24

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