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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,295.92, 408,444.06 and 85,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,295.92, 408,444.06 and 85,322 is: 127,983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,295.92 : 408,444.06 = 85,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,295.92/408,444.06 = 85,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,295.92x = 408,444.06 × 85,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,295.92x = 34,849,264,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,849,264,087.32/272,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,983.06

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