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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,053.08, 408,078.81 and 72,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,053.08, 408,078.81 and 72,373.50 is: 108,560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,053.08 : 408,078.81 = 72,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,053.08/408,078.81 = 72,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,053.08x = 408,078.81 × 72,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,053.08x = 29,534,091,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534,091,755.54/272,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,560.03

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