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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,725.62, 409,112.07 and 83,228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,725.62, 409,112.07 and 83,228.65 is: 124,850.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,725.62 : 409,112.07 = 83,228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,725.62/409,112.07 = 83,228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,725.62x = 409,112.07 × 83,228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,725.62x = 34,049,843,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049,843,949.92/272,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,850.19

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