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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,145.68, 408,226.20 and 75,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,145.68, 408,226.20 and 75,153.68 is: 112,732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,145.68 : 408,226.20 = 75,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,145.68/408,226.20 = 75,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,145.68x = 408,226.20 × 75,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,145.68x = 30,679,701,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679,701,202.42/272,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,732.64

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