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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,727.60, 408,799.80 and 122,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,727.60, 408,799.80 and 122,942.40 is: 184,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,727.60 : 408,799.80 = 122,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,727.60/408,799.80 = 122,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,727.60x = 408,799.80 × 122,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,727.60x = 50,258,828,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,258,828,531.52/272,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,282.15

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