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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,035.64, 408,084.51 and 72,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,035.64, 408,084.51 and 72,364.16 is: 108,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,035.64 : 408,084.51 = 72,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,035.64/408,084.51 = 72,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,035.64x = 408,084.51 × 72,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,035.64x = 29,530,692,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530,692,775.16/272,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,554.50

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