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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.60, 408,082.80 and 85,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.60, 408,082.80 and 85,021.60 is: 127,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.60 : 408,082.80 = 85,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.60/408,082.80 = 85,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.60x = 408,082.80 × 85,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.60x = 34,695,852,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695,852,588.48/272,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,544.40

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