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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,926.88, 409,452.63 and 83,414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,926.88, 409,452.63 and 83,414.21 is: 125,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,926.88 : 409,452.63 = 83,414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,926.88/409,452.63 = 83,414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,926.88x = 409,452.63 × 83,414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,926.88x = 34,154,168,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154,168,687.50/272,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,140.36

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