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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,509, 408,786.54 and 75,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,509, 408,786.54 and 75,517 is: 113,281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,509 : 408,786.54 = 75,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,509/408,786.54 = 75,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,509x = 408,786.54 × 75,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,509x = 30,870,333,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,870,333,141.18/272,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,281.88

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