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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,924.25, 409,329.99 and 73,197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,924.25, 409,329.99 and 73,197.16 is: 109,780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,924.25 : 409,329.99 = 73,197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,924.25/409,329.99 = 73,197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,924.25x = 409,329.99 × 73,197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,924.25x = 29,961,792,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961,792,770.83/272,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,780.62

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