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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,962.20, 409,443.30 and 83,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,962.20, 409,443.30 and 83,422.20 is: 125,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,962.20 : 409,443.30 = 83,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,962.20/409,443.30 = 83,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,962.20x = 409,443.30 × 83,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,962.20x = 34,156,660,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,660,861.26/272,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,133.30

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