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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,546.88, 408,822.18 and 104,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,546.88, 408,822.18 and 104,021.76 is: 156,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,546.88 : 408,822.18 = 104,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,546.88/408,822.18 = 104,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,546.88x = 408,822.18 × 104,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,546.88x = 42,526,402,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,402,690.64/272,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,033.35

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