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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,960.20, 409,367.40 and 83,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,960.20, 409,367.40 and 83,420.20 is: 125,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,960.20 : 409,367.40 = 83,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,960.20/409,367.40 = 83,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,960.20x = 409,367.40 × 83,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,960.20x = 34,149,510,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149,510,381.48/272,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,108.02

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