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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,059, 408,112.02 and 75,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,059, 408,112.02 and 75,067 is: 112,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,059 : 408,112.02 = 75,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,059/408,112.02 = 75,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,059x = 408,112.02 × 75,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,059x = 30,635,745,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,745,005.34/272,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,606.99

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