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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,546.57, 408,847.10 and 104,208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,546.57, 408,847.10 and 104,208.53 is: 156,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,546.57 : 408,847.10 = 104,208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,546.57/408,847.10 = 104,208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,546.57x = 408,847.10 × 104,208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,546.57x = 42,605,352,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605,352,720.48/272,546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,323.20

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