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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,949.14, 409,550.52 and 104,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,949.14, 409,550.52 and 104,413.76 is: 156,669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,949.14 : 409,550.52 = 104,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,949.14/409,550.52 = 104,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,949.14x = 409,550.52 × 104,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,949.14x = 42,762,707,655.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762,707,655.40/272,949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,669.15

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