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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,752.89, 409,145.73 and 85,764.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,752.89, 409,145.73 and 85,764.39 is: 128,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,752.89 : 409,145.73 = 85,764.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,752.89/409,145.73 = 85,764.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,752.89x = 409,145.73 × 85,764.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,752.89x = 35,090,133,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090,133,954.55/272,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,651.74

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