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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,803.80, 409,205.70 and 85,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,803.80, 409,205.70 and 85,872.60 is: 128,808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,803.80 : 409,205.70 = 85,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,803.80/409,205.70 = 85,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,803.80x = 409,205.70 × 85,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,803.80x = 35,139,557,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139,557,393.82/272,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,808.90

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