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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,771.19, 409,221.18 and 85,782.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,771.19, 409,221.18 and 85,782.69 is: 128,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,771.19 : 409,221.18 = 85,782.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,771.19/409,221.18 = 85,782.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,771.19x = 409,221.18 × 85,782.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,771.19x = 35,104,093,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104,093,625.37/272,771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,694.29

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