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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,972.80, 409,459.20 and 125,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,972.80, 409,459.20 and 125,516.80 is: 188,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,972.80 : 409,459.20 = 125,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,972.80/409,459.20 = 125,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,972.80x = 409,459.20 × 125,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,972.80x = 51,394,008,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,394,008,514.56/272,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,275.20

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