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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,670.52, 409,067.22 and 83,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,670.52, 409,067.22 and 83,147.64 is: 124,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,670.52 : 409,067.22 = 83,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,670.52/409,067.22 = 83,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,670.52x = 409,067.22 × 83,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,670.52x = 34,012,973,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,973,944.36/272,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,740.20

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