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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,034.64, 408,083.01 and 72,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,034.64, 408,083.01 and 72,363.16 is: 108,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,034.64 : 408,083.01 = 72,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,034.64/408,083.01 = 72,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,034.64x = 408,083.01 × 72,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,034.64x = 29,530,176,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530,176,145.91/272,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,553.00

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