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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,030.30, 408,045.45 and 72,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,030.30, 408,045.45 and 72,350.30 is: 108,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,030.30 : 408,045.45 = 72,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,030.30/408,045.45 = 72,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,030.30x = 408,045.45 × 72,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,030.30x = 29,522,210,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522,210,721.14/272,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,525.45

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