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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,114, 409,582.26 and 104,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,114, 409,582.26 and 104,625.36 is: 156,904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,114 : 409,582.26 = 104,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,114/409,582.26 = 104,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,114x = 409,582.26 × 104,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,114x = 42,852,691,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,852,691,402.11/273,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,904.05

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