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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,156.08, 408,257.16 and 75,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,156.08, 408,257.16 and 75,164.08 is: 112,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,156.08 : 408,257.16 = 75,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,156.08/408,257.16 = 75,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,156.08x = 408,257.16 × 75,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,156.08x = 30,686,273,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,686,273,834.81/272,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,752.48

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