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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,659.09, 408,982.63 and 72,979.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,659.09, 408,982.63 and 72,979.46 is: 109,467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,659.09 : 408,982.63 = 72,979.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,659.09/408,982.63 = 72,979.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,659.09x = 408,982.63 × 72,979.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,659.09x = 29,847,331,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,847,331,486.78/272,659.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,467.58

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