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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,974.20, 409,388.40 and 83,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,974.20, 409,388.40 and 83,434.20 is: 125,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,974.20 : 409,388.40 = 83,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,974.20/409,388.40 = 83,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,974.20x = 409,388.40 × 83,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,974.20x = 34,156,993,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,993,643.28/272,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,129.02

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