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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,846.20, 409,314.10 and 85,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,846.20, 409,314.10 and 85,812.60 is: 128,732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,846.20 : 409,314.10 = 85,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,846.20/409,314.10 = 85,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,846.20x = 409,314.10 × 85,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,846.20x = 35,124,307,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124,307,137.66/272,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,732.99

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