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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,708.46, 409,090.62 and 104,370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,708.46, 409,090.62 and 104,370.36 is: 156,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,708.46 : 409,090.62 = 104,370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,708.46/409,090.62 = 104,370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,708.46x = 409,090.62 × 104,370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,708.46x = 42,696,935,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,696,935,282.02/272,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,566.23

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