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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,845.44, 409,265.28 and 106,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,845.44, 409,265.28 and 106,632 is: 159,946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,845.44 : 409,265.28 = 106,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,845.44/409,265.28 = 106,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,845.44x = 409,265.28 × 106,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,845.44x = 43,640,775,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,640,775,336.96/272,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,946.87

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