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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,845.40, 409,268.10 and 85,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,845.40, 409,268.10 and 85,856.90 is: 128,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,845.40 : 409,268.10 = 85,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,845.40/409,268.10 = 85,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,845.40x = 409,268.10 × 85,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,845.40x = 35,138,490,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138,490,334.89/272,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,785.35

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