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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,848.56, 409,269.96 and 106,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,848.56, 409,269.96 and 106,635.12 is: 159,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,848.56 : 409,269.96 = 106,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,848.56/409,269.96 = 106,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,848.56x = 409,269.96 × 106,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,848.56x = 43,642,551,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,642,551,297.00/272,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,951.55

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