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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,124.12, 408,185.64 and 72,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,124.12, 408,185.64 and 72,444.54 is: 108,666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,124.12 : 408,185.64 = 72,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,124.12/408,185.64 = 72,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,124.12x = 408,185.64 × 72,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,124.12x = 29,570,820,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,570,820,924.41/272,124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,666.67

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