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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,284.92, 408,427.56 and 85,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,284.92, 408,427.56 and 85,311 is: 127,966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,284.92 : 408,427.56 = 85,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,284.92/408,427.56 = 85,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,284.92x = 408,427.56 × 85,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,284.92x = 34,843,363,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,843,363,571.16/272,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,966.56

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