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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,108.70, 408,163.86 and 82,570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,108.70, 408,163.86 and 82,570.59 is: 123,856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,108.70 : 408,163.86 = 82,570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,108.70/408,163.86 = 82,570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,108.70x = 408,163.86 × 82,570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,108.70x = 33,702,330,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,330,736.88/272,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,856.13

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