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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,893.35, 409,383.77 and 115,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,893.35, 409,383.77 and 115,145.04 is: 172,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,893.35 : 409,383.77 = 115,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,893.35/409,383.77 = 115,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,893.35x = 409,383.77 × 115,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,893.35x = 47,138,512,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,138,512,179.16/272,893.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,736.02

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