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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,031.60, 408,085.80 and 85,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,031.60, 408,085.80 and 85,023.60 is: 127,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,031.60 : 408,085.80 = 85,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,031.60/408,085.80 = 85,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,031.60x = 408,085.80 × 85,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,031.60x = 34,696,923,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,696,923,824.88/272,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,547.40

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