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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,555.64, 408,872.52 and 72,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,555.64, 408,872.52 and 72,882.72 is: 109,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,555.64 : 408,872.52 = 72,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,555.64/408,872.52 = 72,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,555.64x = 408,872.52 × 72,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,555.64x = 29,799,741,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799,741,390.85/272,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,334.52

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