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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,071.85, 408,108.74 and 82,533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,071.85, 408,108.74 and 82,533.87 is: 123,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,071.85 : 408,108.74 = 82,533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,071.85/408,108.74 = 82,533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,071.85x = 408,108.74 × 82,533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,071.85x = 33,682,793,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,793,280.35/272,071.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,801.10

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