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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,696.52, 409,016.16 and 73,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,696.52, 409,016.16 and 73,037.52 is: 109,548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,696.52 : 409,016.16 = 73,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,696.52/409,016.16 = 73,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,696.52x = 409,016.16 × 73,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,696.52x = 29,873,525,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,873,525,966.32/272,696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,548.61

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