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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,073.62, 408,109.88 and 72,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,073.62, 408,109.88 and 72,394 is: 108,590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,073.62 : 408,109.88 = 72,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,073.62/408,109.88 = 72,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,073.62x = 408,109.88 × 72,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,073.62x = 29,544,706,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544,706,652.72/272,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,590.85

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