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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,069.28, 408,104.86 and 82,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,069.28, 408,104.86 and 82,531.28 is: 123,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,069.28 : 408,104.86 = 82,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,069.28/408,104.86 = 82,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,069.28x = 408,104.86 × 82,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,069.28x = 33,681,416,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681,416,470.02/272,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,797.21

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