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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,882.39, 409,367.32 and 115,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,882.39, 409,367.32 and 115,134.08 is: 172,719.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,882.39 : 409,367.32 = 115,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,882.39/409,367.32 = 115,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,882.39x = 409,367.32 × 115,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,882.39x = 47,132,127,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132,127,435.59/272,882.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,719.57

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