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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,014.60, 408,021.28 and 72,335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,014.60, 408,021.28 and 72,335.04 is: 108,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,014.60 : 408,021.28 = 72,335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,014.60/408,021.28 = 72,335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,014.60x = 408,021.28 × 72,335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,014.60x = 29,514,235,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514,235,609.65/272,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,502.40

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