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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,347.92, 408,521.88 and 85,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,347.92, 408,521.88 and 85,374 is: 128,061.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,347.92 : 408,521.88 = 85,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,347.92/408,521.88 = 85,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,347.92x = 408,521.88 × 85,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,347.92x = 34,877,146,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,877,146,983.12/272,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,061.00

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