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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,048.30, 408,072.45 and 72,368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,048.30, 408,072.45 and 72,368.30 is: 108,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,048.30 : 408,072.45 = 72,368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,048.30/408,072.45 = 72,368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,048.30x = 408,072.45 × 72,368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,048.30x = 29,531,509,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,531,509,483.34/272,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,552.45

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