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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,901, 409,366.08 and 85,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,901, 409,366.08 and 85,927.08 is: 128,895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,901 : 409,366.08 = 85,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,901/409,366.08 = 85,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,901x = 409,366.08 × 85,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,901x = 35,175,631,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175,631,905.45/272,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,895.21

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