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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,807.20, 409,210.80 and 83,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,807.20, 409,210.80 and 83,267.20 is: 124,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,807.20 : 409,210.80 = 83,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,807.20/409,210.80 = 83,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,807.20x = 409,210.80 × 83,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,807.20x = 34,073,837,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073,837,525.76/272,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,900.80

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