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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,901.90, 409,396.59 and 115,153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,901.90, 409,396.59 and 115,153.59 is: 172,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,901.90 : 409,396.59 = 115,153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,901.90/409,396.59 = 115,153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,901.90x = 409,396.59 × 115,153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,901.90x = 47,143,487,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143,487,072.26/272,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,748.84

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