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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,882.70, 409,251.15 and 83,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,882.70, 409,251.15 and 83,342.70 is: 124,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,882.70 : 409,251.15 = 83,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,882.70/409,251.15 = 83,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,882.70x = 409,251.15 × 83,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,882.70x = 34,108,095,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,095,819.11/272,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,991.79

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