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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,874.10, 409,311.15 and 85,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,874.10, 409,311.15 and 85,861.30 is: 128,791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,874.10 : 409,311.15 = 85,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,874.10/409,311.15 = 85,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,874.10x = 409,311.15 × 85,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,874.10x = 35,143,987,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143,987,443.50/272,874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,791.95

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