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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,883.71, 409,369.29 and 115,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,883.71, 409,369.29 and 115,135.40 is: 172,721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,883.71 : 409,369.29 = 115,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,883.71/409,369.29 = 115,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,883.71x = 409,369.29 × 115,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,883.71x = 47,132,894,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132,894,905.02/272,883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,721.54

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