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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,215.92, 408,323.88 and 85,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,215.92, 408,323.88 and 85,242 is: 127,863

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,215.92 : 408,323.88 = 85,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,215.92/408,323.88 = 85,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,215.92x = 408,323.88 × 85,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,215.92x = 34,806,344,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,806,344,178.96/272,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,863

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