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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,058.20, 408,087.30 and 105,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,058.20, 408,087.30 and 105,846.20 is: 158,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,058.20 : 408,087.30 = 105,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,058.20/408,087.30 = 105,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,058.20x = 408,087.30 × 105,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,058.20x = 43,194,489,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194,489,973.26/272,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,769.30

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