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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,679.78, 409,040.17 and 72,995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,679.78, 409,040.17 and 72,995.74 is: 109,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,679.78 : 409,040.17 = 72,995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,679.78/409,040.17 = 72,995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,679.78x = 409,040.17 × 72,995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,679.78x = 29,858,189,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,858,189,898.88/272,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,499.10

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