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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,477.28, 408,715.52 and 85,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,477.28, 408,715.52 and 85,503.36 is: 128,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,477.28 : 408,715.52 = 85,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,477.28/408,715.52 = 85,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,477.28x = 408,715.52 × 85,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,477.28x = 34,946,550,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,946,550,244.15/272,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,254.91

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