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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,567.71, 408,822.81 and 72,908.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,567.71, 408,822.81 and 72,908.25 is: 109,354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,567.71 : 408,822.81 = 72,908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,567.71/408,822.81 = 72,908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,567.71x = 408,822.81 × 72,908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,567.71x = 29,806,555,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806,555,637.18/272,567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,354.68

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