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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,248.16, 408,372.72 and 106,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,248.16, 408,372.72 and 106,036.16 is: 159,054.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,248.16 : 408,372.72 = 106,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,248.16/408,372.72 = 106,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,248.16x = 408,372.72 × 106,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,248.16x = 43,302,275,077.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,275,077.56/272,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,054.43

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