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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,847.70, 409,316.35 and 85,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,847.70, 409,316.35 and 85,814.10 is: 128,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,847.70 : 409,316.35 = 85,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,847.70/409,316.35 = 85,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,847.70x = 409,316.35 × 85,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,847.70x = 35,125,114,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125,114,190.54/272,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,735.24

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