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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,087.62, 408,130.86 and 72,407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,087.62, 408,130.86 and 72,407.98 is: 108,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,087.62 : 408,130.86 = 72,407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,087.62/408,130.86 = 72,407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,087.62x = 408,130.86 × 72,407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,087.62x = 29,551,931,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551,931,148.26/272,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,611.82

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