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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,726.76, 406,087.26 and 104,398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,726.76, 406,087.26 and 104,398.12 is: 156,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,726.76 : 406,087.26 = 104,398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,726.76/406,087.26 = 104,398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,726.76x = 406,087.26 × 104,398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,726.76x = 42,394,746,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394,746,499.95/270,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,596.07

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