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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,134.92, 408,203.68 and 82,596.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,134.92, 408,203.68 and 82,596.93 is: 123,895.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,134.92 : 408,203.68 = 82,596.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,134.92/408,203.68 = 82,596.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,134.92x = 408,203.68 × 82,596.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,134.92x = 33,716,370,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716,370,782.70/272,134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,895.79

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