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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,781.69, 409,236.93 and 85,793.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,781.69, 409,236.93 and 85,793.19 is: 128,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,781.69 : 409,236.93 = 85,793.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,781.69/409,236.93 = 85,793.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,781.69x = 409,236.93 × 85,793.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,781.69x = 35,109,741,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,109,741,690.51/272,781.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,710.04

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