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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,007.10, 408,049.05 and 84,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,007.10, 408,049.05 and 84,999.10 is: 127,510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,007.10 : 408,049.05 = 84,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,007.10/408,049.05 = 84,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,007.10x = 408,049.05 × 84,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,007.10x = 34,683,802,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,683,802,005.86/272,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,510.65

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