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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,671.92, 409,027.32 and 85,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,671.92, 409,027.32 and 85,679.28 is: 128,525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,671.92 : 409,027.32 = 85,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,671.92/409,027.32 = 85,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,671.92x = 409,027.32 × 85,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,671.92x = 35,045,166,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,045,166,277.93/272,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,525.03

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