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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,026.60, 408,039.30 and 72,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,026.60, 408,039.30 and 72,347.02 is: 108,520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,026.60 : 408,039.30 = 72,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,026.60/408,039.30 = 72,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,026.60x = 408,039.30 × 72,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,026.60x = 29,520,427,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,520,427,397.89/272,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,520.37

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