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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,506.26, 408,773.96 and 85,532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,506.26, 408,773.96 and 85,532.34 is: 128,303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,506.26 : 408,773.96 = 85,532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,506.26/408,773.96 = 85,532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,506.26x = 408,773.96 × 85,532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,506.26x = 34,963,393,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,963,393,329.87/272,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,303.08

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