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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,012.10, 408,056.55 and 85,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,012.10, 408,056.55 and 85,004.10 is: 127,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,012.10 : 408,056.55 = 85,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,012.10/408,056.55 = 85,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,012.10x = 408,056.55 × 85,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,012.10x = 34,686,479,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686,479,781.86/272,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,518.15

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