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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,641.48, 409,027.08 and 85,653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,641.48, 409,027.08 and 85,653.04 is: 128,499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,641.48 : 409,027.08 = 85,653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,641.48/409,027.08 = 85,653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,641.48x = 409,027.08 × 85,653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,641.48x = 35,034,412,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034,412,844.32/272,641.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,499.94

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