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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,071.62, 408,106.89 and 72,392.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,071.62, 408,106.89 and 72,392.00 is: 108,587.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,071.62 : 408,106.89 = 72,392.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,071.62/408,106.89 = 72,392.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,071.62x = 408,106.89 × 72,392.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,071.62x = 29,543,671,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,543,671,940.35/272,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,587.85

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