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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,842.02, 409,139.10 and 114,984.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,842.02, 409,139.10 and 114,984.36 is: 172,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,842.02 : 409,139.10 = 114,984.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,842.02/409,139.10 = 114,984.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,842.02x = 409,139.10 × 114,984.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,842.02x = 47,044,597,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044,597,564.48/272,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,424.31

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