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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,581.92, 408,911.76 and 85,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,581.92, 408,911.76 and 85,608 is: 128,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,581.92 : 408,911.76 = 85,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,581.92/408,911.76 = 85,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,581.92x = 408,911.76 × 85,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,581.92x = 35,006,117,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,006,117,950.08/272,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,424.21

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