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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,917.40, 409,230.30 and 114,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,917.40, 409,230.30 and 114,967.40 is: 172,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,917.40 : 409,230.30 = 114,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,917.40/409,230.30 = 114,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,917.40x = 409,230.30 × 114,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,917.40x = 47,048,143,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,048,143,592.22/272,917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,389.68

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