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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,544.16, 408,799.86 and 101,732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,544.16, 408,799.86 and 101,732.98 is: 152,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,544.16 : 408,799.86 = 101,732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,544.16/408,799.86 = 101,732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,544.16x = 408,799.86 × 101,732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,544.16x = 41,588,427,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,588,427,981.38/272,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,593.36

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