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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,028.30, 408,042.45 and 72,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,028.30, 408,042.45 and 72,348.30 is: 108,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028.30 : 408,042.45 = 72,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028.30/408,042.45 = 72,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028.30x = 408,042.45 × 72,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028.30x = 29,521,177,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,521,177,585.34/272,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,522.45

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