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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.40, 409,278.60 and 115,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.40, 409,278.60 and 115,258.80 is: 172,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.40 : 409,278.60 = 115,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.40/409,278.60 = 115,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.40x = 409,278.60 × 115,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.40x = 47,172,960,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172,960,301.68/272,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,888.20

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