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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,969.58, 409,684.41 and 115,311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,969.58, 409,684.41 and 115,311.18 is: 173,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,969.58 : 409,684.41 = 115,311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,969.58/409,684.41 = 115,311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,969.58x = 409,684.41 × 115,311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,969.58x = 47,241,192,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241,192,744.70/272,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,063.95

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