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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,189.60, 409,550.68 and 104,830.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,189.60, 409,550.68 and 104,830.74 is: 157,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,189.60 : 409,550.68 = 104,830.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,189.60/409,550.68 = 104,830.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,189.60x = 409,550.68 × 104,830.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,189.60x = 42,933,500,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,933,500,851.90/273,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,156.42

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