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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,254.92, 408,382.38 and 85,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,254.92, 408,382.38 and 85,281 is: 127,921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,254.92 : 408,382.38 = 85,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,254.92/408,382.38 = 85,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,254.92x = 408,382.38 × 85,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,254.92x = 34,827,257,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,827,257,748.78/272,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,921.50

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