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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,949.99, 409,551.79 and 104,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,949.99, 409,551.79 and 104,414.60 is: 156,670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,949.99 : 409,551.79 = 104,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,949.99/409,551.79 = 104,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,949.99x = 409,551.79 × 104,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,949.99x = 42,763,186,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763,186,332.13/272,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,670.41

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