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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,821.62, 409,256.43 and 83,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,821.62, 409,256.43 and 83,324.76 is: 124,994.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,821.62 : 409,256.43 = 83,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,821.62/409,256.43 = 83,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,821.62x = 409,256.43 × 83,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,821.62x = 34,101,193,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,193,808.21/272,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,994.47

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