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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,621.60, 408,932.40 and 85,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,621.60, 408,932.40 and 85,632.80 is: 128,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,621.60 : 408,932.40 = 85,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,621.60/408,932.40 = 85,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,621.60x = 408,932.40 × 85,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,621.60x = 35,018,026,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,018,026,422.72/272,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,449.20

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