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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,381.02, 408,637.14 and 85,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,381.02, 408,637.14 and 85,392.52 is: 128,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,381.02 : 408,637.14 = 85,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,381.02/408,637.14 = 85,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,381.02x = 408,637.14 × 85,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,381.02x = 34,894,555,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,894,555,150.19/272,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,109.35

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