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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,806.02, 409,265.73 and 115,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,806.02, 409,265.73 and 115,035.84 is: 172,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,806.02 : 409,265.73 = 115,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,806.02/409,265.73 = 115,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,806.02x = 409,265.73 × 115,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,806.02x = 47,080,227,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,227,033.76/272,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,577.67

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