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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.30, 408,043.95 and 72,349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.30, 408,043.95 and 72,349.30 is: 108,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.30 : 408,043.95 = 72,349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.30/408,043.95 = 72,349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.30x = 408,043.95 × 72,349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.30x = 29,521,694,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,521,694,151.74/272,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,523.95

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