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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,125.19, 408,180.27 and 72,447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,125.19, 408,180.27 and 72,447.31 is: 108,668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,125.19 : 408,180.27 = 72,447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,125.19/408,180.27 = 72,447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,125.19x = 408,180.27 × 72,447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,125.19x = 29,571,563,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,571,563,338.48/272,125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,668.97

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