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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,668.52, 409,064.22 and 83,145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,668.52, 409,064.22 and 83,145.64 is: 124,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,668.52 : 409,064.22 = 83,145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,668.52/409,064.22 = 83,145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,668.52x = 409,064.22 × 83,145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,668.52x = 34,011,906,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,906,373.00/272,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,737.20

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