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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,705.70, 409,058.55 and 85,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,705.70, 409,058.55 and 85,717.20 is: 128,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,705.70 : 409,058.55 = 85,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,705.70/409,058.55 = 85,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,705.70x = 409,058.55 × 85,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,705.70x = 35,063,353,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063,353,542.06/272,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,575.80

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