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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,720.34, 409,250.88 and 104,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,720.34, 409,250.88 and 104,254.92 is: 156,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,720.34 : 409,250.88 = 104,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,720.34/409,250.88 = 104,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,720.34x = 409,250.88 × 104,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,720.34x = 42,666,417,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,417,754.33/272,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,447.51

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