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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,711.63, 409,111.76 and 80,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,711.63, 409,111.76 and 80,605.55 is: 120,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,711.63 : 409,111.76 = 80,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,711.63/409,111.76 = 80,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,711.63x = 409,111.76 × 80,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,711.63x = 32,976,678,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,976,678,426.27/272,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,921.42

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