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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,483.28, 408,794.04 and 85,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,483.28, 408,794.04 and 85,496.40 is: 128,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,483.28 : 408,794.04 = 85,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,483.28/408,794.04 = 85,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,483.28x = 408,794.04 × 85,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,483.28x = 34,950,418,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950,418,761.46/272,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,266.29

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