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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,864.24, 409,196.58 and 104,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,864.24, 409,196.58 and 104,301.20 is: 156,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,864.24 : 409,196.58 = 104,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,864.24/409,196.58 = 104,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,864.24x = 409,196.58 × 104,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,864.24x = 42,679,694,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,694,329.90/272,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,413.66

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