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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,007.20, 408,010.80 and 85,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,007.20, 408,010.80 and 85,037.60 is: 127,556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,007.20 : 408,010.80 = 85,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,007.20/408,010.80 = 85,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,007.20x = 408,010.80 × 85,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,007.20x = 34,696,259,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,696,259,206.08/272,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,556.40

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