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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,723.16, 406,067.46 and 83,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,723.16, 406,067.46 and 83,719 is: 125,573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,723.16 : 406,067.46 = 83,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,723.16/406,067.46 = 83,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,723.16x = 406,067.46 × 83,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,723.16x = 33,995,561,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,995,561,683.74/270,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,573.16

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