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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,721.50, 406,082.25 and 73,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,721.50, 406,082.25 and 73,729.50 is: 110,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,721.50 : 406,082.25 = 73,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,721.50/406,082.25 = 73,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,721.50x = 406,082.25 × 73,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,721.50x = 29,940,241,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940,241,251.38/270,721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,594.25

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