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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,436.67, 408,655.01 and 85,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,436.67, 408,655.01 and 85,462.75 is: 128,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,436.67 : 408,655.01 = 85,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,436.67/408,655.01 = 85,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,436.67x = 408,655.01 × 85,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,436.67x = 34,924,780,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,924,780,955.88/272,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,194.13

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