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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,027.30, 408,098.55 and 82,472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,027.30, 408,098.55 and 82,472.10 is: 123,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,027.30 : 408,098.55 = 82,472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,027.30/408,098.55 = 82,472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,027.30x = 408,098.55 × 82,472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,027.30x = 33,656,744,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,656,744,425.46/272,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,725.61

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