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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,065, 408,121.02 and 75,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,065, 408,121.02 and 75,073 is: 112,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,065 : 408,121.02 = 75,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,065/408,121.02 = 75,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,065x = 408,121.02 × 75,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,065x = 30,638,869,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,638,869,334.46/272,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,615.99

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