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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,867.01, 409,344.26 and 115,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,867.01, 409,344.26 and 115,118.70 is: 172,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,867.01 : 409,344.26 = 115,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,867.01/409,344.26 = 115,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,867.01x = 409,344.26 × 115,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,867.01x = 47,123,178,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,123,178,488.07/272,867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,696.50

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