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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,213.92, 408,320.88 and 85,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,213.92, 408,320.88 and 85,240 is: 127,860

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,213.92 : 408,320.88 = 85,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,213.92/408,320.88 = 85,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,213.92x = 408,320.88 × 85,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,213.92x = 34,805,271,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805,271,811.20/272,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,860

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