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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,297.70, 408,446.55 and 82,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,297.70, 408,446.55 and 82,757.70 is: 124,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,297.70 : 408,446.55 = 82,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,297.70/408,446.55 = 82,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,297.70x = 408,446.55 × 82,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,297.70x = 33,802,097,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802,097,050.94/272,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,136.55

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