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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,182.83, 409,632.07 and 104,652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,182.83, 409,632.07 and 104,652.61 is: 156,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,182.83 : 409,632.07 = 104,652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,182.83/409,632.07 = 104,652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,182.83x = 409,632.07 × 104,652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,182.83x = 42,869,065,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869,065,265.20/273,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,924.45

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