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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,969.70, 409,454.55 and 83,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,969.70, 409,454.55 and 83,429.70 is: 125,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,969.70 : 409,454.55 = 83,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,969.70/409,454.55 = 83,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,969.70x = 409,454.55 × 83,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,969.70x = 34,160,670,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,670,270.14/272,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,144.55

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