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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,002.60, 408,003.90 and 85,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,002.60, 408,003.90 and 85,013.80 is: 127,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,002.60 : 408,003.90 = 85,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,002.60/408,003.90 = 85,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,002.60x = 408,003.90 × 85,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,002.60x = 34,685,961,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,685,961,953.82/272,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,520.70

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