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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,490.66, 408,763.80 and 104,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,490.66, 408,763.80 and 104,152.66 is: 156,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,490.66 : 408,763.80 = 104,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,490.66/408,763.80 = 104,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,490.66x = 408,763.80 × 104,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,490.66x = 42,573,836,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573,836,059.80/272,490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,239.62

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