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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,683.30, 407,524.95 and 72,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,683.30, 407,524.95 and 72,003.30 is: 108,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,683.30 : 407,524.95 = 72,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,683.30/407,524.95 = 72,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,683.30x = 407,524.95 × 72,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,683.30x = 29,343,141,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343,141,232.34/271,683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,004.95

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