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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,466.78, 408,720.62 and 72,782.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,466.78, 408,720.62 and 72,782.74 is: 109,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,466.78 : 408,720.62 = 72,782.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,466.78/408,720.62 = 72,782.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,466.78x = 408,720.62 × 72,782.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,466.78x = 29,747,806,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,747,806,618.10/272,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,179.57

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