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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,297.42, 408,446.31 and 85,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,297.42, 408,446.31 and 85,323.50 is: 127,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,297.42 : 408,446.31 = 85,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,297.42/408,446.31 = 85,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,297.42x = 408,446.31 × 85,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,297.42x = 34,850,068,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850,068,731.29/272,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,985.31

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