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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,896.60, 409,344.90 and 85,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,896.60, 409,344.90 and 85,883.80 is: 128,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,896.60 : 409,344.90 = 85,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,896.60/409,344.90 = 85,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,896.60x = 409,344.90 × 85,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,896.60x = 35,156,095,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156,095,522.62/272,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,825.70

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