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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,049.70, 408,074.55 and 105,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,049.70, 408,074.55 and 105,729.70 is: 158,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,049.70 : 408,074.55 = 105,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,049.70/408,074.55 = 105,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,049.70x = 408,074.55 × 105,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,049.70x = 43,145,599,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,145,599,749.14/272,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,594.55

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