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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,042.20, 408,063.30 and 105,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,042.20, 408,063.30 and 105,722.20 is: 158,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,042.20 : 408,063.30 = 105,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,042.20/408,063.30 = 105,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,042.20x = 408,063.30 × 105,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,042.20x = 43,141,349,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141,349,815.26/272,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,583.30

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