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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,926.10, 409,332.76 and 73,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,926.10, 409,332.76 and 73,199 is: 109,783.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,926.10 : 409,332.76 = 73,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,926.10/409,332.76 = 73,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,926.10x = 409,332.76 × 73,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,926.10x = 29,962,748,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962,748,699.24/272,926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,783.38

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