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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,946.90, 409,420.34 and 106,618.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,946.90, 409,420.34 and 106,618.26 is: 159,927.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,946.90 : 409,420.34 = 106,618.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,946.90/409,420.34 = 106,618.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,946.90x = 409,420.34 × 106,618.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,946.90x = 43,651,684,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651,684,259.41/272,946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,927.39

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