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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,195.93, 409,560.12 and 104,837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,195.93, 409,560.12 and 104,837.07 is: 157,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,195.93 : 409,560.12 = 104,837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,195.93/409,560.12 = 104,837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,195.93x = 409,560.12 × 104,837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,195.93x = 42,937,082,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,937,082,969.65/273,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,165.90

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