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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,950.14, 409,552.02 and 104,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,950.14, 409,552.02 and 104,414.76 is: 156,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,950.14 : 409,552.02 = 104,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,950.14/409,552.02 = 104,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,950.14x = 409,552.02 × 104,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,950.14x = 42,763,275,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763,275,875.82/272,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,670.65

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