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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,241.57, 408,316.17 and 72,583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,241.57, 408,316.17 and 72,583.05 is: 108,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,241.57 : 408,316.17 = 72,583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,241.57/408,316.17 = 72,583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,241.57x = 408,316.17 × 72,583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,241.57x = 29,636,832,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,636,832,982.92/272,241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,862.26

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