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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,932.29, 409,341.96 and 73,205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,932.29, 409,341.96 and 73,205.19 is: 109,792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,932.29 : 409,341.96 = 73,205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,932.29/409,341.96 = 73,205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,932.29x = 409,341.96 × 73,205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,932.29x = 29,965,955,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965,955,956.77/272,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,792.64

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