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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,685.92, 406,067.76 and 83,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,685.92, 406,067.76 and 83,712 is: 125,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,685.92 : 406,067.76 = 83,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,685.92/406,067.76 = 83,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,685.92x = 406,067.76 × 83,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,685.92x = 33,992,744,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992,744,325.12/270,685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,580.02

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