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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,056.13, 409,319.55 and 104,446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,056.13, 409,319.55 and 104,446.62 is: 156,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,056.13 : 409,319.55 = 104,446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,056.13/409,319.55 = 104,446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,056.13x = 409,319.55 × 104,446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,056.13x = 42,752,043,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,043,497.42/273,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,568.70

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