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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,182.56, 409,759.08 and 104,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,182.56, 409,759.08 and 104,783.56 is: 157,169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,182.56 : 409,759.08 = 104,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,182.56/409,759.08 = 104,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,182.56x = 409,759.08 × 104,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,182.56x = 42,936,015,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936,015,144.72/273,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,169.68

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