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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,777, 409,170.62 and 75,790.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,777, 409,170.62 and 75,790.12 is: 113,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,777 : 409,170.62 = 75,790.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,777/409,170.62 = 75,790.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,777x = 409,170.62 × 75,790.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,777x = 31,011,090,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,011,090,390.27/272,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,686.60

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