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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.35, 407,113.43 and 272,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.35, 407,113.43 and 272,023.35 is: 407,113.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.35 : 407,113.43 = 272,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.35/407,113.43 = 272,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.35x = 407,113.43 × 272,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.35x = 110,744,357,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,744,357,698.47/272,023.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,113.43

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