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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,855.04, 409,337.92 and 85,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,855.04, 409,337.92 and 85,823.04 is: 128,751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,855.04 : 409,337.92 = 85,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,855.04/409,337.92 = 85,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,855.04x = 409,337.92 × 85,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,855.04x = 35,130,624,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130,624,681.68/272,855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,751.97

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