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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,882.21, 409,367.04 and 115,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,882.21, 409,367.04 and 115,133.90 is: 172,719.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,882.21 : 409,367.04 = 115,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,882.21/409,367.04 = 115,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,882.21x = 409,367.04 × 115,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,882.21x = 47,132,021,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132,021,799.82/272,882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,719.29

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