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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,943.02, 409,414.52 and 106,614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,943.02, 409,414.52 and 106,614.38 is: 159,921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,943.02 : 409,414.52 = 106,614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,943.02/409,414.52 = 106,614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,943.02x = 409,414.52 × 106,614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,943.02x = 43,649,473,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649,473,432.26/272,943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,921.56

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