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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,719.98, 409,003.38 and 104,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,719.98, 409,003.38 and 104,124.15 is: 156,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,719.98 : 409,003.38 = 104,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,719.98/409,003.38 = 104,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,719.98x = 409,003.38 × 104,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,719.98x = 42,587,129,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,587,129,289.63/272,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,156.98

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