Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,389.92, 408,584.88 and 85,416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 272,389.92, 408,584.88 and 85,416 is: 128,124.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,389.92 : 408,584.88 = 85,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,389.92/408,584.88 = 85,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,389.92x = 408,584.88 × 85,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,389.92x = 34,899,686,110.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,899,686,110.08/272,389.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,124.00
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