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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,059.50, 408,112.77 and 75,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,059.50, 408,112.77 and 75,067.50 is: 112,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,059.50 : 408,112.77 = 75,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,059.50/408,112.77 = 75,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,059.50x = 408,112.77 × 75,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,059.50x = 30,636,005,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,636,005,361.98/272,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,607.74

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