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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.70, 409,311.85 and 85,811.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.70, 409,311.85 and 85,811.10 is: 128,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.70 : 409,311.85 = 85,811.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.70/409,311.85 = 85,811.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.70x = 409,311.85 × 85,811.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.70x = 35,123,500,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123,500,091.54/272,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,730.74

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