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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,149.53, 409,719.42 and 104,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,149.53, 409,719.42 and 104,624.17 is: 156,934.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,149.53 : 409,719.42 = 104,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,149.53/409,719.42 = 104,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,149.53x = 409,719.42 × 104,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,149.53x = 42,866,554,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866,554,250.38/273,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,934.39

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