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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,955.40, 409,287.30 and 115,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,955.40, 409,287.30 and 115,005.40 is: 172,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,955.40 : 409,287.30 = 115,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,955.40/409,287.30 = 115,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,955.40x = 409,287.30 × 115,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,955.40x = 47,070,249,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,070,249,651.42/272,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,446.67

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