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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,883.89, 409,369.57 and 115,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,883.89, 409,369.57 and 115,135.58 is: 172,721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,883.89 : 409,369.57 = 115,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,883.89/409,369.57 = 115,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,883.89x = 409,369.57 × 115,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,883.89x = 47,133,002,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,133,002,876.30/272,883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,721.82

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