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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,106.83, 408,161.12 and 82,568.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,106.83, 408,161.12 and 82,568.79 is: 123,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,106.83 : 408,161.12 = 82,568.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,106.83/408,161.12 = 82,568.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,106.83x = 408,161.12 × 82,568.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,106.83x = 33,701,369,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701,369,390.60/272,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,853.45

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