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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,854.80, 409,337.76 and 115,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,854.80, 409,337.76 and 115,083.84 is: 172,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,854.80 : 409,337.76 = 115,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,854.80/409,337.76 = 115,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,854.80x = 409,337.76 × 115,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,854.80x = 47,108,161,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108,161,277.80/272,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,649.19

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