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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,780.70, 409,170.93 and 85,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,780.70, 409,170.93 and 85,792.20 is: 128,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,780.70 : 409,170.93 = 85,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,780.70/409,170.93 = 85,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,780.70x = 409,170.93 × 85,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,780.70x = 35,103,674,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103,674,260.75/272,780.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,688.26

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