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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,147.68, 408,229.20 and 75,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,147.68, 408,229.20 and 75,155.68 is: 112,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,147.68 : 408,229.20 = 75,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,147.68/408,229.20 = 75,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,147.68x = 408,229.20 × 75,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,147.68x = 30,680,743,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,680,743,121.86/272,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,735.64

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