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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,039.68, 408,058.86 and 72,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,039.68, 408,058.86 and 72,360.08 is: 108,539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,039.68 : 408,058.86 = 72,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,039.68/408,058.86 = 72,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,039.68x = 408,058.86 × 72,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,039.68x = 29,527,171,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,527,171,754.31/272,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,539.94

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