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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,088.62, 408,132.36 and 72,408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,088.62, 408,132.36 and 72,408.98 is: 108,613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,088.62 : 408,132.36 = 72,408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,088.62/408,132.36 = 72,408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,088.62x = 408,132.36 × 72,408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,088.62x = 29,552,447,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552,447,892.59/272,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,613.32

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