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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,811.16, 409,280.94 and 85,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,811.16, 409,280.94 and 85,822.60 is: 128,754.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,811.16 : 409,280.94 = 85,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,811.16/409,280.94 = 85,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,811.16x = 409,280.94 × 85,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,811.16x = 35,125,554,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125,554,401.24/272,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,754.10

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