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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,148.53, 409,717.92 and 104,623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,148.53, 409,717.92 and 104,623.17 is: 156,932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,148.53 : 409,717.92 = 104,623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,148.53/409,717.92 = 104,623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,148.53x = 409,717.92 × 104,623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,148.53x = 42,865,987,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,865,987,596.21/273,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,932.89

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