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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,183.83, 409,633.57 and 104,653.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,183.83, 409,633.57 and 104,653.61 is: 156,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,183.83 : 409,633.57 = 104,653.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,183.83/409,633.57 = 104,653.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,183.83x = 409,633.57 × 104,653.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,183.83x = 42,869,631,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869,631,877.69/273,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,925.95

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