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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,125.07, 408,180.09 and 72,447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,125.07, 408,180.09 and 72,447.19 is: 108,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,125.07 : 408,180.09 = 72,447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,125.07/408,180.09 = 72,447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,125.07x = 408,180.09 × 72,447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,125.07x = 29,571,500,534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,571,500,534.45/272,125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,668.78

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