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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,940.99, 409,354.99 and 73,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,940.99, 409,354.99 and 73,213.89 is: 109,805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,940.99 : 409,354.99 = 73,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,940.99/409,354.99 = 73,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,940.99x = 409,354.99 × 73,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,940.99x = 29,970,471,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970,471,208.81/272,940.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,805.68

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