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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,860.08, 409,271.04 and 102,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,860.08, 409,271.04 and 102,049.32 is: 153,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,860.08 : 409,271.04 = 102,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,860.08/409,271.04 = 102,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,860.08x = 409,271.04 × 102,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,860.08x = 41,765,831,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,765,831,327.69/272,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,066.84

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