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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,962.98, 409,167.45 and 104,440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,962.98, 409,167.45 and 104,440.05 is: 156,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,962.98 : 409,167.45 = 104,440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,962.98/409,167.45 = 104,440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,962.98x = 409,167.45 × 104,440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,962.98x = 42,733,468,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733,468,936.37/272,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,554.08

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