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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,350.92, 408,526.56 and 85,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,350.92, 408,526.56 and 85,377 is: 128,065.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,350.92 : 408,526.56 = 85,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,350.92/408,526.56 = 85,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,350.92x = 408,526.56 × 85,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,350.92x = 34,878,772,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878,772,113.12/272,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,065.56

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