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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,217.63, 408,325.05 and 69,812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,217.63, 408,325.05 and 69,812.81 is: 104,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,217.63 : 408,325.05 = 69,812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,217.63/408,325.05 = 69,812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,217.63x = 408,325.05 × 69,812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,217.63x = 28,506,317,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,506,317,092.27/272,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,718.85

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