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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,996.80, 407,995.20 and 72,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,996.80, 407,995.20 and 72,316.80 is: 108,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,996.80 : 407,995.20 = 72,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,996.80/407,995.20 = 72,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,996.80x = 407,995.20 × 72,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,996.80x = 29,504,907,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504,907,279.36/271,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,475.20

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