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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,820.60, 409,230.90 and 85,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,820.60, 409,230.90 and 85,807.80 is: 128,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,820.60 : 409,230.90 = 85,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,820.60/409,230.90 = 85,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,820.60x = 409,230.90 × 85,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,820.60x = 35,115,203,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115,203,221.02/272,820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,711.70

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