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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,567.70, 408,851.55 and 83,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,567.70, 408,851.55 and 83,027.70 is: 124,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,567.70 : 408,851.55 = 83,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,567.70/408,851.55 = 83,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,567.70x = 408,851.55 × 83,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,567.70x = 33,946,003,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946,003,837.94/272,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,541.55

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