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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,758.06, 409,192.98 and 114,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,758.06, 409,192.98 and 114,986.80 is: 172,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,758.06 : 409,192.98 = 114,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,758.06/409,192.98 = 114,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,758.06x = 409,192.98 × 114,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,758.06x = 47,051,791,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,051,791,352.66/272,758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,503.76

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