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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,783.53, 409,175.13 and 128,655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,783.53, 409,175.13 and 128,655.83 is: 192,983.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,783.53 : 409,175.13 = 128,655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,783.53/409,175.13 = 128,655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,783.53x = 409,175.13 × 128,655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,783.53x = 52,642,767,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642,767,470.91/272,783.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,983.67

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